To solve the equation

\[
\sqrt{x - 5x - 6} = x^2 - 9x + 18,
\]

we first simplify and rearrange the terms.

### Step 1: Simplify the left side
The left side can be simplified:

\[
\sqrt{x - 5x - 6} = \sqrt{-4x - 6}.
\]

### Step 2: Rearrange the equation
Now the equation becomes:

\[
\sqrt{-4x - 6} = x^2 - 9x + 18.
\]

### Step 3: Square both sides
Square both sides to eliminate the square root:

\[
-4x - 6 = (x^2 - 9x + 18)^2.
\]

### Step 4: Solve for \(x\)
1. Start by expanding the right side.
2. Rearranging gives a polynomial equation.
3. Solve for \(x\) using methods such as factoring or the quadratic formula.

### Step 5: Check for extraneous solutions
Remember to check for extraneous solutions in the original equation due to squaring both sides.

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