SOLUTION: Hello! I am working on quadratic equations this week, in my Algebra class (section 11.4, #7). At the current moment I am stumped and totally confused on this one problem we are req

Question 361107: Hello! I am working on quadratic equations this week, in my Algebra class (section 11.4, #7). At the current moment I am stumped and totally confused on this one problem we are required to do. Apart of the requirements for completing the assignment is to show every single step on how I got to my answer. I wasn't sure if anyone could help me, but I thought I would post to see who's the master at these type of equations. Thank you so much in advance for all your help!
Directions: Solve the equation by making an appropriate substitution.
x-〖2x〗^(1/2)-8=0
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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add
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square both sides

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solve using quadratic formula
discriminant = 68

x1= 13.123

x2=4.876
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m.ananth@hotmail.ca
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