please help me figure this with steps:

Rich G. answered • 03/13/19

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Square both sides of the equation. This will give you:

x + 5 = (x-7)²

Expand the right side of the equation

x + 5 = x² -14x + 49

Combine like terms

0 = x² - 15x + 44

Solve for x by factoring or using the quadratic equation. You will get two possible answers for x

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