CPM Homework Help : A2C Problem 5-18

Solve $(x−3)^2−2=x+1$ graphically. Is there more than one way to do this? Explain. .

Hint 1:

Graph $y=(x−3)^2−2$ and $y=x+1$ .

Hint 2:

What part of the points of intersection will make this equation true?
Are there any $y$ -values in the original equation?

Hint 3:

Another way to do this is to expand $(x−3)^2$ and reorganize the equation
so it is equal to $0$ .

More Help:

Now you can graph $y=x^2−7x+6$ and $y=0$ . What part of the graph are
you looking at now?

Use the eTool below to solve the equation graphically.
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