SOLUTION: Solve t2- 2t + 1 = 49 by takin the square root of each side.

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Question 84162: Solve t2- 2t + 1 = 49 by takin the square root of each side.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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First, factor the trinomial.
t%5E2-2t%2B1+=+%28t-1%29%28t-1%29 or %28t-1%29%5E2 So...
%28t-1%29%5E2+=+49 Take the square root of both sides.
t-1+=+7 or t-1+=+-7 Add 1 to both sides of each equation.
t+=+8 or t+=+-6