SOLUTION: sqrt.(x+6)=x

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Question 242264: sqrt.(x+6)=x
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In order to solve for x:
1. we need to raise both sides of the equation to the 2nd power.
2. make the equation equal to zero.
3. factor the equation.
4. determine value/s of x.
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sqrt%28x%2B6%29=x
%28sqrt%28x%2B6%29%29%5E2=x%5E2
x%2B6=x%5E2
x%5E2-x-6=0
%28x-3%29%28x%2B2%29=0
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Solutions: x = {3,-2}