SOLUTION: HELP! Use the power principle to solve the following radical equation. Radical 2 - radical t = 12 sorry---could not get radical sign to work.

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Question 317664: HELP!
Use the power principle to solve the following radical equation.
Radical 2 - radical t = 12
sorry---could not get radical sign to work.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Radical 2 - radical t = 12
sqrt%282%29+-+sqrt%28t%29+=+12
sqrt%28t%29+=+sqrt%282%29+-+12
square both sides
t+=+2+%2B+144+-+24sqrt%282%29
t+=+146+-+24sqrt%282%29
t =~ 112.0589