SOLUTION: Solve √x(2+√x) = 35.

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Question 1186257: Solve √x(2+√x) = 35.
Answer by ikleyn(52756) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve sqrt%28x%29%2A%282+%2B+sqrt%28x%29%29 = 35.

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Introduce new variable  y = sqrt%28x%29.


Then the given equation takes the form


    y*(2+y) = 35.


To solve it formally, reduce it to the standard form of a quadratic equation or by factoring.


Also, the roots can be easily guessed MENTALLY.


In any case, the roots of equation (1)  are  y = 5  or  y = -7.


Since we admit only positive values for square roots, the original equation has only one solution x = 5^2 = 25.    ANSWER

Solved.