Algebra 1 homework help

[hailey_lauren10]

HELP! ?
16=(m-4)^2
find the value of m

 

[hailey_lauren10]

Also, can you show your work!

 

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Also, can you show your work!

Wrong, hailey_lauren10, you are the one to show your work so that we may help you where you're stuck. Please read:http://www.freemathhelp.com/forum/threads/54004-Read-Before-Posting

 

[JessicaMX]

 

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JessicaMX, after the second line: \(\displaystyle \pm\sqrt{16} = m - 4 \ \implies \ \pm4 = m - 4 \ \implies \ -4 = m - 4 \ \ or \ \ 4 = m - 4 \ \implies \ 0 = m \ \ or \ \ 8 = m.\) Both of these check in the original equation.