SOLUTION: Hello The chapter i am on is called solving square root and other radical equations. I have a question on my homework. Here it is.. Solve each equation. Check for extraneou

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Question 125697: Hello
The chapter i am on is called solving square root and other radical equations. I have a question on my homework.
Here it is..
Solve each equation. Check for extraneous solutions.
(-2-x)^(0.5)-x=2
Thanks!
Answer by benni1013(165) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First and foremost square each side to get (-2-x)-x=4. Add 2 to the other side.
-x-x=6. Add your x together. -2x=6. Divide. x=-3