SOLUTION: I need help solving (2x+8)^(1/2)-8=0. Could you please help me?

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Question 176266: I need help solving (2x+8)^(1/2)-8=0.
Could you please help me?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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(2x+8)^(1/2)-8=0.
%282x%2B8%29%5E%281%2F2%29-8=0
%282x%2B8%29%5E%281%2F2%29+=+8
Square both sides
2x+8 = 64
2x = 56
x = 28