Question

Given (x – 7)2 = 36, select the values of x. x = 13 x = 1 x = –29 x = 42

Answer 1

Explanation:

x^2 - 14x + 49 = 36

x^2 - 14x + 13 = 0

(x - 13)(x - 1) = 0

x = 13

x = 1