Question

Create a list of steps, in order, that will solve the following equation.
\[(x+3)^2-1=35\]
Solution steps:

Answer 1

1. Add 1 to both sides: (x + 3)^2 = 36.
2. Take square roots: x + 3 = ±6.
3. Solve for x: x = -3 ± 6, so x = 3 or x = -9.
4. (Check) For x = 3: (3+3)^2 - 1 = 36 - 1 = 35. For x = -9: (-9+3)^2 - 1 = 36 - 1 = 35. Both work.