SOLUTION: x^2-2sqrt( 6 )-5=0 then x=?

Question 824035: x^2-2sqrt( 6 )-5=0 then x=?
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

With an term but no x term we can solve this with a square root. First we isolate the by adding and 5 to each side:

Now we do a square root of each side:

(Note: The zero is there because a flaw in algebra.com's formula software will not let me use a plus or minus symbol without a number in front. You do not need the zero.)

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