SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation! Solve for x. sqrt(17x − 36)= (x/2)+ 6

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Question 738518: Please help me solve this equation!
Solve for x.
sqrt(17x − 36)= (x/2)+ 6
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start by squaring both sides of the equation.

17-36=%28x%2F2%29%5E2%2B2%2A6%2A%28x%2F2%29%2B36
17=%281%2F4%29x%5E2%2B12%28x%2F2%29%2B72
Continue the rest of the way.