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Question 73095: need help to solve this
√x-1=3
Answer by rmromero(383) About Me  (Show Source):
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     Solve for x?



        sqrt%28x-1%29+=+3

        

   %28sqrt%28x-1%29%29%5E2+=+3%5E2      squared both sided to eliminate radical sign

         

           x - 1 = 9



               x = 10