(x-1)2=5

Solution for (x-1)2=5 equation:

Simplifying
(x + -1) * 2 = 5

Reorder the terms:
(-1 + x) * 2 = 5

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
2(-1 + x) = 5
(-1 * 2 + x * 2) = 5
(-2 + 2x) = 5

Solving
-2 + 2x = 5

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + 2x = 5 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 2x = 5 + 2
2x = 5 + 2

Combine like terms: 5 + 2 = 7
2x = 7

Divide each side by '2'.
x = 3.5

Simplifying
x = 3.5