SOLUTION: solve the quadatric equations by factoring (x-1)^2=7

Algebra ->  Quadratic Equations and Parabolas  -> Quadratic Equation Customizable Word Problems -> SOLUTION: solve the quadatric equations by factoring (x-1)^2=7      Log On


   

Question 99430: solve the quadatric equations by factoring
(x-1)^2=7
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x-1)^2=7
--------------
(x-1)^2-7 = 0
(x-1-sqrt(7))(x-1+sqrt(7))
------
x = 1+sqrt7 or x = 1-sqrt(7)
=================
Cheers,
Stan H.