Math Problem Statement

Solve for [x]. Enter the solutions from least to greatest. Round to two decimal places.

[(x + 7)^2 - 11 = 0]

Solution

To solve the equation (x+7)211=0(x + 7)^2 - 11 = 0 for xx, follow these steps:

Step 1: Isolate the squared term

Add 11 to both sides of the equation:

(x+7)2=11(x + 7)^2 = 11

Step 2: Take the square root of both sides

Take the square root of both sides of the equation:

x+7=±11x + 7 = \pm \sqrt{11}

Step 3: Solve for xx

Now, solve for xx by subtracting 7 from both sides:

x=7±11x = -7 \pm \sqrt{11}

Step 4: Calculate the numerical values

Since we need to round to two decimal places, calculate the value of 11\sqrt{11}:

113.32\sqrt{11} \approx 3.32

So, the solutions are:

x1=7+3.323.68x_1 = -7 + 3.32 \approx -3.68 x2=73.3210.32x_2 = -7 - 3.32 \approx -10.32

Step 5: Order the solutions

From least to greatest, the solutions are:

10.32 and 3.68\boxed{-10.32 \text{ and } -3.68}

Would you like any further details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. Solve (x+5)220=0(x + 5)^2 - 20 = 0 and round to two decimal places.
  2. Find the solutions to (x8)215=0(x - 8)^2 - 15 = 0 and round to two decimal places.
  3. Solve (x+3)27=0(x + 3)^2 - 7 = 0 for xx and round to two decimal places.
  4. Determine the zeros of (x6)212=0(x - 6)^2 - 12 = 0 and round to two decimal places.
  5. Solve for xx in (x+4)213=0(x + 4)^2 - 13 = 0 and round to two decimal places.

Tip: When dealing with square roots, always consider both the positive and negative roots.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadratic Equations
Square Roots

Formulas

Quadratic formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School