(x+a)^2-b^2=0

Solve the quadratic equation by factoring:

I am very confused on how to factor this problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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(x+a)^2-b^2=0

use the formula a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)

 

(x+a+b)(x+a-b)=0

x+a+b=0

x=-(a+b)

or

x+a-b=0

x=b-a

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