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(x - 3)2 = 81
What is the sum of the solutions to the given equation?
- 0
- 6
- 9
- 12
The correct answer is: 6
(x – 3)2 = 81
(x – 3)2 = 
x – 3 = ± 9
x – 3 = 9
x – 3 = -9
x = 12
x = -6
∴ 12 – 6 = 6
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