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Use the square root property to solve each equation.$$(x-4)^{2}=64$$
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The square root property states that if $x^2 = a$, then $x = \sqrt{a}$ or $x = -\sqrt{a}$. So, we have: $$ \sqrt{(x-4)^{2}} = \sqrt{64} $$ Show more…
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