SOLUTION: I tried to solve this equation but keep getting the wrong answer. I need to do the following: Solve the equation for the exact irrational root. Problem: X times square root(2) +

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Question 147606: I tried to solve this equation but keep getting the wrong answer. I need to do the following:
Solve the equation for the exact irrational root.
Problem: X times square root(2) + 4 = square root(3)
Please help, this is my last problem out of a 150.
Thank you

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Subtract 4 from both sides.


Divide both sides by to isolate x.


Multiply both the numerator and denominator by


Combine the fractions.


Multiply to get


Distribute



Combine and multiply the square roots.


So our answer is

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