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Question 51436: I need help with the following question:
Solve the following equation
sqrt%28x+-+1%29+=+3.
Thanks for your time!
Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If we square both sides, we get x-1=3%5E2 or x-1=9. Now add 1 to both sides to get x=10.