SOLUTION: Solve the following radical equation: (Not sure how to type the square root symbol so i will use the letter "R") (R)(x^2-4x+5) -x+2=0 I came up with no solution, but I am

Question 593144: Solve the following radical equation:
(Not sure how to type the square root symbol so i will use the letter "R")
(R)(x^2-4x+5) -x+2=0
I came up with no solution, but I am not sure if this is correct.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(R)(x^2-4x+5) -x+2=0
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sqrt(x^2-4x+5) = x-2
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Square both sides to get:
x^2-4x+5 = x^2-4x+4
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5 = 4
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Ans: no solution
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cheers,
Stan H.
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