SOLUTION: Solve the equation sqrt (2x + 3) - sqrt (x + 1) = 1

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Question 173614This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra
: Solve the equation
sqrt (2x + 3) - sqrt (x + 1) = 1
This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra

Answer by 303795(602)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add to each side of the equation


Square each side of the equation



Square each side of the equation again




ie x = -1 or x = 3
Substitute back into the original equation and test if they both work.

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