SOLUTION: How do I solve: The square root of 2x+6=x

Question 964552: How do I solve:
The square root of 2x+6=x
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, kekegeter :
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve:
The square root of 2x+6=x
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sqrt(2x+6) = x
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Square both sides to get:
2x+6 = x^2
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Solve::
x^2 - 2x - 6 = 0
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x = [2+-sqrt(4-4*-6)]/2
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x = [2+- sqrt(28)]/2
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x = [1+-sqrt(7)]
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by kekegeter (97) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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