SOLUTION: Could some one explain to me how to do this problem? {{{ x-sqrt(3x-2)=4 }}}

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Question 298130: Could some one explain to me how to do this problem?
+x-sqrt%283x-2%29=4+
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-sqrt(3x-2)=4
x-4=sqrt(3x-2)
x^2-8x+16=3x-2 square each side.
x^2-11x+18=0
(x-9)(x-2)=0
x=9 is the only answer.
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Ed