SOLUTION: I would appreciat help with this one. Thank you (1-x)^2=9 I think that I need to set it to zero and then factor to solve? But I tried that and it didn't work out.

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Question 223533: I would appreciat help with this one. Thank you
(1-x)^2=9
I think that I need to set it to zero and then factor to solve?
But I tried that and it didn't work out.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1-x)^2=9
Take the square root of both sides.
(1-x) = ±3
x = 4
x = -2