SOLUTION: Please show me step by step how to solve the following quadratic equation: (x-6)^2 = 10 Thanks

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Question 24566: Please show me step by step how to solve the following quadratic equation:
(x-6)^2 = 10
Thanks
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since the equation is already in factored form, you can start by taking the square root of both sides.
%28x-6%29%5E2+=+10 Take the square root of both sides.
x-6+=+sqrt%2810%29 with a + or - in front of the sq.rt. sign. Next, add 6 to both sides.
x+=+6%2B-sqrt%2810%29