SOLUTION: Why isn't there a solution for the following equation: x + square root of: (x squared - 20) = 2

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Question 1194799: Why isn't there a solution for the following equation:
x + square root of: (x squared - 20) = 2

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Maybe try solving this to see what happens.









Does this satisfy the original given equation or not?

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