SOLUTION: Solve. (x � 1)� = 6 My answer that I got is +-SQRT22 Is that correct?

Question 84354: Solve. (x � 1)� = 6
My answer that I got is +-SQRT22
Is that correct?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Solve. (x � 1)� = 6 
My answer that I got is +-SQRT22


No, sorry.

(x � 1)� = 6

Use the principle of square roots:

   x - 1 = �

Add 1 to both sides

       x = 1 � 

Edwin

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