SOLUTION: x^2 + x + (sqrt x^2 + x) - 2 = 0 Should I isolate the radical sqrt x^2 + x and then square both sides?

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Question 176387: x^2 + x + (sqrt x^2 + x) - 2 = 0
Should I isolate the radical sqrt x^2 + x and then square both sides?
Answer by stanbon(57314) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 + x + (sqrt x^2 + x) - 2 = 0
Should I isolate the radical sqrt x^2 + x and then square both sides?
Yes.
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Cheers,
Stan H.