Question

What is he first step in solving the equation (*x*-6)2=9

Answer 1

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Answer 2

`(x-6)^2=9\\\\first\ step-square\ root\\\\√((x-6)^2)=\sqrt9\\\\next\ step:\\\\|x-6|=3\\\\solution:\\\\x-6=3\ \vee\ x-6=-3\\\\x=3+6\ \vee\ x=-3+6\\\\x=9\ \vee\ x=3`