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document.write( "It is not for algebraic solution - in Algebra, there are no methods solving such equations.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Use either your graphics calculator or online tools to get approximate numerical solutions.\r\n" );
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document.write( "For example, you may use an online solver https://www.desmos.com/calculator\r\n" );
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document.write( "Print there  y = 12^(sqrt{x^2}) - 24^(x - 2)  in one window and  y = 144  in another window.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Calculator will provide the plot, and you can identify two root  \r\n" );
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document.write( "    x = -2 (an approximate value)  and x = 2.00281  (another approximate value) \r\n" );
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document.write( "by clicking at the intersection points.   ANSWER\r\n" );
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