SOLUTION: Can someone help me please. I have a hard time doing anything involving square roots. Solve the equation. Simplify your answer. {{{2sqrt(x)+8=6}}}

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Question 387703: Can someone help me please. I have a hard time doing anything involving square roots.
Solve the equation. Simplify your answer.
2sqrt%28x%29%2B8=6
Found 2 solutions by user_dude2008, robertb:
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2sqrt%28x%29%2B8=6

2sqrt%28x%29=-2

sqrt%28x%29=-1


No solution, square root is always positive

Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2sqrt%28x%29+=+6-8;
2sqrt%28x%29+=+-2;
sqrt%28x%29+=+-1;
Since square roots are always NON-NEGATIVE, the equation has no solution.