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I assume you mean...........

(X - 5)2 = 7

distribute the 2 to both the X and the - 5, dropping parenthesis

2X - 10 = 7

add 10 to each side

2X = 17

divide both sides by 2

X = 17/2

check on original equation

(17/2 - 5)2 = 7

(17/2 - 10/2)2 = 7

(7/2)2 = 7

7 = 7

checks, if I understood you correctly

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