SOLUTION: please explain how to solve for x: x - 2√x - 24 = 0

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Question 1139572: please explain how to solve for x:
x - 2√x - 24 = 0
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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please explain how to solve for x:
x - 2√x - 24 = 0
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Isolate the radical.
x+-+24+=+2sqrt%28x%29
Square both sides.