SOLUTION: how do you solve 3(x-3)squared + 2 = 26? I need the steps involved in solving the equation. I have the actual answer, but I can't make it work.
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Question 1090893: how do you solve 3(x-3)squared + 2 = 26? I need the steps involved in solving the equation. I have the actual answer, but I can't make it work. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! how do you solve 3(x-3)squared + 2 = 26?
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Subtract 2
Divide by 3
--> (x-3)^2 = 8
x-3 = +/-sqrt(8) = +/-2sqrt(2)