If = x - 2, what is the value of (x - 2)?

5 =  (x - 2)^2

Step-by-step explanation:

sqrt(5) = x - 2

Square each side

(sqrt(5))^2 = (x - 2)^2

5 =  (x - 2)^2

Okay this is easier than you think!

if (x - 2) equals

then that means   =

Anything under a square root when sqared, is itself

so the value of = 5

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341

step-by-step explanation:

all you have to do is 9x31 (which equals 279) and then 20x31 (which equals 620). then you have to subtract. 620-279=341.