SOLUTION: How to solve for x in {{{sqrt(x+3)- sqrt(x-4)=1}}}.

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Question 438080: How to solve for x in
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Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Move one of the radical expressions to the other side of the equation:



Square both sides:



Collect like terms and multiply by



Square both sides again



You can take it from here.

Remember to check your answer to make sure you haven't introduced an extraneous root.

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