SOLUTION: I need to solve this problem can you help? sqrt(x+10)+2=x

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Question 173606: I need to solve this problem can you help?
sqrt(x+10)+2=x
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt%28x%2B10%29%2B2=x
sqrt%28x%2B10%29=x-2
x%2B10=%28x-2%29%5E2
x%2B10+=+x%5E2+-4x+%2B+4
0+=+x%5E2+-5x+-6
0+=+%28x-6%29%28x%2B1%29
x = 6 or x=-1 are possible answers. check which one(s) works