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Question 937417: how do I solve this step by step? (5-x)^1/2=x+1
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

More likely what you start with is this: (5-x)^(1/2)=x+1
Rendered to look like .
When deciding on the finished answer, you must use the restriction
necessary. Square root must be nonzero for Real numbers.

First step is raise both sides to power 2.






Solutions are or
Both of those will work.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

how do I solve this step by step? (5-x)^1/2=x+1

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