SOLUTION: Solve. (x – 1)² = 6 My answer that I got is +-SQRT22 Is that correct?

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Question 84354: Solve. (x – 1)² = 6
My answer that I got is +-SQRT22
Is that correct?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve. (x – 1)² = 6 
My answer that I got is +-SQRT22


No, sorry.

(x – 1)² = 6

Use the principle of square roots:

   x - 1 = ±sqrt%286%29

Add 1 to both sides

       x = 1 ± sqrt%286%29

Edwin