SOLUTION: Solve the quadratic equations by using an optimum method. (x - 1)^2 = 7 I really need help. Thanks you.

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Question 31971: Solve the quadratic equations by using an optimum method.
(x - 1)^2 = 7
I really need help.
Thanks you.

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Take the sqrt of both sides of the equation to get:
x-1 = sqrt 7 or x-1 = -sqrt 7
x=1+sqrt 7 or x=1-sqrt 7
Cheers,
Stan H.

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