SOLUTION: please explain how to solve 2x+(x+1)^=8

Question 148103: please explain how to solve
2x+(x+1)^=8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Foil.

Subtract 8 from both sides.

Combine like terms.

Notice we have a quadratic equation in the form of where , , and

Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for x

Start with the quadratic formula

Plug in , , and

Square to get .

Multiply to get

Rewrite as

Add to to get

Multiply and to get .

Simplify the square root (note: If you need help with simplifying square roots, check out this solver)

Break up the fraction.

Reduce.

or Break up the expression.

So our answers are or

which approximate to or
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