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

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Question 311353: How do I solve for x in this equation?
6 sqrt(x – 1) = 24
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
square everything and then solve
6%5E2%28sqrt%28x-1%29%5E2%29=24%5E2
36%28x-1%29=576
36x-36=576
36x=612
highlight%28x=17%29