SOLUTION: fraction problem numerator sqrt5-2x denominator 3 =1

Algebra ->  Radicals -> SOLUTION: fraction problem numerator sqrt5-2x denominator 3 =1      Log On


   

Question 117272: fraction problem
numerator sqrt5-2x
denominator 3 =1
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
From your explanation, I think this is what you mean,
sqrt%285-2x%29%2F3=1
sqrt%285-2x%29=3 Multiply both sides by (3).
%285-2x%29=9 Square both sides.
-2x=4 Subtract (5) from boths sides.
highlight%28x=-2%29 Divide both sides by (-2).
Always check your answer.
sqrt%285-2x%29%2F3=1
sqrt%285-2%28-2%29%29%2F3=1
sqrt%285%2B4%29%2F3=1
sqrt%289%29%2F3=1
3%2F3=1
1=1
True statement.
Good answer.