SOLUTION: If sqr(14+8sqr3) = sqrx + sqry, find the value of x and y Thank you so much!

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Question 1098357: If sqr(14+8sqr3) = sqrx + sqry, find the value of x and y
Thank you so much!

Answer by ikleyn(52847)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Your equation contains TWO unknowns x and y.

It is not possible to find the values of two unknowns from one equation.


(At least in this case).



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