SOLUTION: solve the following equations or system of equations 1 + √5-x = x-2

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1 + √5-x = x-2 This question is from textbook

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I think you mean (if so, next time construct it like this 1 + sqrt(5 - x) = x - 2)

Add -1 to both sides:

Square both sides (this introduces the possibility of an extraneous root -- check your answers carefully)

Solve by any method. Remember to check for and exclude extraneous roots.

Hint: ,

SOLUTION: solve the following equations or system of equations 1 + &#8730;5-x = x-2

SOLUTION: solve the following equations or system of equations 1 + √5-x = x-2