SOLUTION: How would I solve this equation for x? 6 sqrt(x – 1) = 24

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Question 311060: How would I solve this equation for x?
6 sqrt(x – 1) = 24
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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6%2Asqrt%28x-1%29+=+24
sqrt%28x-1%29+=+4
Square both sides,
x-1=16
highlight_green%28x=17%29