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y = ( x + 6)^2 - 2 add 2 to both sides
y + 2 = ( x + 6)^2 take the positive root
√ [y + 2] = x + 6 subtract 6 from both sides
√[ y + 2] - 6 = x "swap" x and y
√[x + 2] - 6 = y [this is the inverse ]
The domain of the inverse is [-2, infinity )
thanks again!!