SOLUTION: solve the equation if possible: 2x +7*sqr(x) = 4

Question 1049390: solve the equation if possible:
2x +7*sqr(x) = 4
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x +7*sqr(x) = 4
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7 * sqrt(x) = 4 - 2x
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square both sides of =
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49x = 16 -16x + 4x^2
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4x^2 -65x +16 = 0
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using quadratic formula, the discriminant is + or - 63
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x = (-(-65) + 63) / (2 * 4) = 16
x = (-(-65) - 63) / (2 * 4) = 1/4 = 0.25
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