SOLUTION: Solve for each rational equation. Check your solutions. √(5x-4=6) The square root of 5x-4=6

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Question 662096: Solve for each rational equation. Check your solutions.
√(5x-4=6) The square root of 5x-4=6

Answer by checkley79(3341)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt(5x-4)=6 square both sides.
5x-4=35
5x=36+4
5x=40
x=40/5
x=8 ans.
Proof:
sqrt(5*80-4)=6
sqrt(40-4)=6
sqrt(36)=6
6=6

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