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Question 1039852: I need your help on this problem please!
Solve the equation. Check all proposed solutions. Show work in solving and in checking, and state your final conclusion.

√(15-2x)=6-x
I don't know where to begin, thank you very much for any help!
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Begin by squaring both sides,
15-2x=%286-x%29%5E2
15-2x=36-12x%2Bx%5E2
x%5E2-10x%2B21=0
%28x-3%29%28x-7%29=0
Two possible solutions:
x-3=0
x=3
and
x-7=0
x=7
Verify the solutions with the original equations to verify they are actual solutions.
Don't skip this step.