SOLUTION: 3x-2square root x - 5= 0 I tried squaring to get rid of the root and got stuck.

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Question 171470: 3x-2square root x - 5= 0
I tried squaring to get rid of the root and got stuck.
Answer by solver91311(12126) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm going to give you a couple of hints.

Let t%5E2=x, then 3x-2%2Asqrt%28x%29-5=3t%5E2-2t-5

Remember to square each of the results you get for t to put your answer back in terms of x

If you need more help, write back.

John