Solve the quadratic equation. ( x $-$ 5) 2 = 64
A) x = 13 or x = -3
B) x = 13 or x = -13
C) x = 8 or x = -8
D) x = -3 or x = 3

Name: Solve the quadratic equation. ( x $-$ 5) 2 = 64 A) x = 13 or x = -3 B) x = 13 or x = -13 C) x = 8 or x = -8 D) x = -3 or x = 3
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The equation is $(x - 5)^2 = 64$. Taking the square root of both sides gives $x - 5 = \pm8$. Solving for $x$ gives $x = 5 \pm 8$, which results in $x = 13$ or $x = -3$.

Solve the Quadratic Equation −-− 5) 2 = 64 A) X = 13 or X

Solve the Quadratic Equation $-$ 5) 2 = 64
A) X = 13 or X