Solve the equation (x + 5)^2 = 169.
Solve for x: (x + 5)^2 = 169
Take the square root of both sides: x + 5 = 13 or x + 5 = -13
Subtract 5 from both sides: x = 8 or x + 5 = -13
Subtract 5 from both sides: x = 8 or x = -18
