SOLUTION: what is the square root of 5x-6=x

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Question 277215: what is the square root of 5x-6=x
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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im guessing u mean this, but please next time please specify what is under the radical.
sqrt%285x%2B6%29=xsquare both sides
%28sqrt%285x%2B6%29%29%5E2=%28x%29%5E2
5x%2B6=x%5E2subtract
0=x%5E2-5x-6factor
x-3=0x-2=0
x=3orx=2
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if x=3
sqrt%285%283%29%2B6%29=3
sqrt%289%29=3
3=3 correct
if x=2
sqrt%285%282%29%2B6%29=2
sqrt%284%29=2
2=2 correct
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im not clear if thats what u were trying to solve