SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation, I keep coming up with the wrong answer: {{{sqrt(n-4)+ sqrt(n+4)=2sqrt(n-1)}}}

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: Please help me solve this equation, I keep coming up with the wrong answer:
This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Answer by funmath(2933)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



















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Yopu must always check these kinds of equations for extraneous solutions by subtituting 5 in for n in the original equation.



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