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Question 154231: Solve:
sqrt(x+1) = sqrt(2x-6)


-sqrt(y) - 8 = 6: Solve:
sqrt(x+1) = sqrt(2x-6)


-sqrt(y) - 8 = 6
Answer by Alan3354(1214) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt(x+1) = sqrt(2x-6)
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Square both sides
x+1 = 2x-6
1 = x-6
7 = x
x = 7
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-sqrt(y) - 8 = 6
-sqrt(y) = 14
y = 196