SOLUTION: to solve sqrt x + sqrt x-5=5 for x, begin with which of these steps? a. isolate on radical expression b. square both sides of the equation c. combine the two like radicals, the

Question 976951: to solve sqrt x + sqrt x-5=5 for x, begin with which of these steps?
a. isolate on radical expression
b. square both sides of the equation
c. combine the two like radicals, then square both sides.
d. eliminate the negative in the second radical expression.
Thank you
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
to solve sqrt x + sqrt x-5=5 for x, begin with which of these steps?
a. isolate on radical expression
b. square both sides of the equation
c. combine the two like radicals, then square both sides.
d. eliminate the negative in the second radical expression.
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I would isolate 1 radical, then square.
You can square both sides, tho, doesn't make much difference, if any.
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