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Question 128347: sq root(x^2+5)=x+3
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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sq root(x^2+5)=x+3
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Square both sides to get:
x^2+5 = x^2+6x+9
6x = -4
x = -2/3
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Check:
Can x = -2/3 ?
sqrt((4/9)+5) = -2/3 + 3
sqrt(49/9) = 7/3
7/3 = 7/3
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Final Ans: x = -2/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.