SOLUTION: 3 sqrt(2x-6)+8=10

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Question 143238: 3 sqrt(2x-6)+8=10
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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SQRT(2X-6)+8=10
SQRT(2X-6)=10-8
SQRT(2X-6)=2 NOW SQUARE BOTH SIDES.
2X-6=2^2
2X-6=4
2X=4=6
2X=10
X=10/2
X=5
PROOF;
SQRT(2*5-6)+8=10
SQRT(10-6)=10-8
SQRT(4)=2
2=2