SOLUTION: Solve for x: 1. sqrt. 6x-8 =x 2. 2 Sqrt(x+2) -3=7 Thanks

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Question 225416: Solve for x:
1. sqrt. 6x-8 =x
2. 2 Sqrt(x+2) -3=7
Thanks

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Though you did not include the proper parentheses, I assume that you meant



Square both sides:



Standard form:



Just solve the quadratic. Remember to check both roots to make sure you did not introduce any extraneous roots because of the squaring operation used in the solution process.

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Add 3 to both sides, then square both sides:







John


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