SOLUTION: I have a problem that I think has no solution. Is this right? (sqrt2x+6)+6=0 I got 2x+6=12 2x=18 I do not see a solution. Am I doing something wrong?

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Question 41614: I have a problem that I think has no solution. Is this right?
(sqrt2x+6)+6=0
I got 2x+6=12
2x=18
I do not see a solution. Am I doing something wrong?
Answer by Earlsdon(6101) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's see...
sqrt%282x%2B6%29+%2B+6+=+0 Subtract 6 from both sides.
sqrt%282x%2B6%29+=+-6 Now square both sides.
2x%2B6+=+36 Subtract 6 from both sides.
2x+=+30 Divide both sides by 2.
x+=+15