book Maths Puzzle Numerical Ability

use the square root property or complete the square

[(x/3) + 4]^2 = 27

I think I have an idea on how to do this, I just am confused as to how to raise x/3 + 4 to the 2nd powe

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Perform the operations and simplify.Please show in detail how it is reached?

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During a lesson on factoring natural number, Marcia said, "I think when you factor an odd number, you always get odd factor."
a, Is Marcia correct?
b, How could you convince Marcia and the rest of the class that Marcia is or is not correct.