How to solve (X-1)2=X+5

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$(X-1)2=X+5$$

Solve for X

$X=7$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Use the distributive property to multiply $X-1$ by $2$.

$$2X-2=X+5$$

Subtract $X$ from both sides.

$$2X-2-X=5$$

Combine $2X$ and $-X$ to get $X$.

$$X-2=5$$

Add $2$ to both sides.

$$X=5+2$$

Add $5$ and $2$ to get $7$.

$$X=7$$

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