SOLUTION: x=sqrt(24-10x) i tried x^2=24-10x

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Question 297491: x=sqrt(24-10x)
i tried
x^2=24-10x
Answer by rpark91(10) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you're solving for x, you're almost there. Just bring everything to the left so it looks like this:

x%5E2%2B10x-24=0

Now use FOIL

%28x-2%29%28x%2B12%29=0

X=2, -12