SOLUTION: Solve the following quadratic equation by using the square root property. 2(x-1) squared =72

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Question 608555: Solve the following quadratic equation by using the square root property.
2(x-1) squared =72
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Solving:

2%28x%2B1%29%5E2+=+72

    x+1 = ħsqrt(36)

     x = 1 ħ 6

      x = -5,7