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X to the 2nd power minus 6 equals 1

User NetanZaf
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Answer:

x = ±√7

Explanation:

Symbolically, we have x^2 - 6 = 1, and so x^2 = 7, so that x = ±√7

User Caleb Pitman
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Answer:

2.646

Explanation:

You have to 6 to the 1 and then take the square root of the number which is seven leaving you with 2.646

User Jmzagorski
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