Respuesta :

Space

Answer:

x = 5 ± √17

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtraction Property of Equality

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients
  • Multiple Roots

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

(x - 5)² = 17

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. [Equality Property] Square root both sides:                                                    x - 5 = ±√17
  2. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 5 on both sides:                                    x = 5 ± √17