Question

Given (x - 1)2 = 50, select the values of x.
x = -49
X = 51
x= 1+5VE
x-1-52

Answer 1

x = 26

Explanation:

(x - 1) 2 = 50

or, 2x - 2 = 50

or, 2x = 50+2

or, 2x = 52

or, x = 52/2

or, x = 26

hence, x = 26