SOLUTION: How do u solve the equation by finding square roots {{{2x^2-12x+18=32}}}

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Question 254378: How do u solve the equation by finding square roots 2x%5E2-12x%2B18=32
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dividing by 2 ___ x^2 - 6x + 9 = 16

finding square roots ___ (x - 3)^2 = (±4)^2

x - 3 = 4 ___ x = 7

x - 3 = -4 ___ x = -1