solve your equation step-by-step.
(3x+3)2=25
Simplify both sides of the equation.
9x2+18x+9=25
Subtract 25 from both sides.
9x2+18x+9−25=25−25
9x2+18x−16=0
Factor left side of equation.
(3x−2)(3x+8)=0
Set factors equal to 0.
3x−2=0 or 3x+8=0
x=2/3 or x=−8/3