(x-2)^2=144 — step-by-step solution

Let's solve in

ℝ

{(x - 2)}^{2} = 144

ⓘ The two numbers whose square is

144

are

-12

and

12

x - 2 = -12

ⓘ We add

2

to both sides

Solution obtained:

x = -10

x - 2 = 12

ⓘ We add

2

to both sides

Solution obtained:

x = 14

▶Solution:

x = {-10, 14}