SOLUTION: Hello, I have a question relating to the application of the quadratic formula on the following problem: (d-12)=(d) - 2 The (d-12) and (d) are under a radical, but the -2 is n

Question 122858This question is from textbook prentice hall algebra 2 with trigonometry
: Hello, I have a question relating to the application of the quadratic formula on the following problem:
(d-12)=(d) - 2
The (d-12) and (d) are under a radical, but the -2 is not.
I tried this a few ways, but cannot get the answer 16 from the back of the book.
I really appreciate your assistance on this and thank you in advance. This question is from textbook prentice hall algebra 2 with trigonometry

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for d:
Square both sides.
Subtract d from both sides.
Subtract 4 from both sides.
Divide both sides by -4
Finally, square both sides.

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