SOLUTION: Solve the radical equation, and check all proposed solutions. the square root of 5x +24 = x

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Question 470028: Solve the radical equation, and check all proposed solutions.

the square root of 5x +24 = x
Answer by sofiyac(983) About Me  (Show Source):
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square each side, you get
5x%2B24=x%5E2
x%5E2-5x-24=0 factor
(x-8)(x+3)=0
x=8 or x=-3