SOLUTION: How do I solve for x in the equation: {{{ x = 2 * sqrt(x) -1}}}

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Question 473158: How do I solve for x in the equation: +x+=+2+%2A+sqrt%28x%29+-1
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Tatiana_Stebko:
Answer by Alan3354(30993) About Me  (Show Source):
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+x+=+2+%2A+sqrt%28x%29+-1
x+%2B+1+=+2sqrt%28x%29
Square
x%5E2+%2B+2x+%2B+1+=+4x
x%5E2+-+2x+%2B+1+=+0
%28x-1%29%5E2+=+0
x = 1, 1
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Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1326) About Me  (Show Source):