Question

Solve the equation (x-2)^2/3=9

Answer 1

x = 2±3sqrt(3)

Explanation:

(x-2)^2/3=9

Multiply each side by 3

(x-2)^2/3 *3=9*3

(x-2)^2=27

Take the square root of each side

sqrt( (x-2)^2)=±sqrt(27)

x-2 = ±3sqrt(3)

Add 2 to each side

x = 2±3sqrt(3)