Question

Solve the following quadratic equation using square roots: (x+6)^2/2=8
.(1 point)
Responses

{−1.17,−6.83}
left brace negative 1.17 comma negative 6.83 right brace

{10,−22}
left brace 10 comma negative 22 right brace

{−2,−10}
left brace negative 2 comma negative 10 right brace

​ {−0.34,−11.66}
​ left brace negative 0.34 comma negative 11.66 right brace
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Answer 1

Multiply both sides by 2: (x + 6)^2 = 16.
Take square roots: x + 6 = ±4.
So x = -6 ± 4 → x = -2 or x = -10.

Answer: {−2, −10}