SOLUTION: Solve for x, check for any extraneous solutions. The problem: x= sqrt(5x+14) Thank you for your time and dedication! 😊

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Question 1019731: Solve for x, check for any extraneous solutions.
The problem: x= sqrt(5x+14)
Thank you for your time and dedication! 😊
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Square both sides:



Standard quadratic form:



Factor:



Solve:





Check:



is extraneous. Discard.

. Checks; 7 is an element of the solution set.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it