SOLUTION: Solve for X by factoring. (x-6)^2 = 49

Question 481569: Solve for X by factoring. (x-6)^2 = 49
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Take the square root of both sides.

or Break up the "plus/minus" to form two equations.

or Take the square root of to get .

or Add to both sides.

or Combine like terms.

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Answer:

So the solutions are or .

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