SOLUTION: Solve sqrt x-2 (end sqrt) +1=8

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Question 635654: Solve sqrt x-2 (end sqrt) +1=8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt%28x-2%29%2B1=8

sqrt%28x-2%29=8-1

sqrt%28x-2%29=7

x-2=7%5E2

x-2=49

x=49%2B2

x=51

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