SOLUTION: Quadratic equation (x - 1)^2 = -49 (solve)

Question 297315: Quadratic equation
(x - 1)^2 = -49 (solve)
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x - 1)^2 = -49
X^2-2X+1=-49
X^2-2X+1+49=0
X^2-2X+50=0

x=(2+-sqrt{-2^2-4*1*50])/2*1
x=(2+-sqrt4-200)/2
x=(2+-196i)/2
x=(2+-14i)/2
x=2/2+-14i/2
x=1+-7i ans.
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