Create a list of steps, in order, that will solve the following equation 1/4 (x+5) ^2-1=3

Add 1 to each side

Multiply each side by 4

Take the square root of each side

Subtract 5 from each side

Combine terms

Step-by-step explanation:

1/4 (x+5) ^2-1=3

Add 1 to each side

1/4 (x+5) ^2-1+1=3+1

1/4 (x+5) ^2=4

Multiply each side by 4

4*1/4 (x+5) ^2=4*4

(x+5) ^2=16

Take the square root of each side

sqrt ((x+5) ^2) = ±sqrt (16)

x+5 = ±4

Subtract 5 from each side

x+5-5 = - 5 ±4

x = - 5 ±4

Combine terms

x = - 5+4 x = - 5-4

x = - 1 x = - 9