Question

Create a list of steps, in order, that will solve the following equation.
\[5(x-3)^2+4=129\]
Solution steps:

Answer 1

1. Subtract 4 from both sides: 5(x − 3)^2 = 125.
2. Divide both sides by 5: (x − 3)^2 = 25.
3. Take square roots of both sides: x − 3 = ±5.
4. Solve the two linear equations: x − 3 = 5 → x = 8; and x − 3 = −5 → x = −2.
5. Solutions: x = 8 or x = −2.