SOLUTION: I am in major need of someone to explain how to solve this problem! I need it shown to me step by step please! {{{ 2x + 9sqrt(x)- 5 = 0 }}} Please help!

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Question 298664: I am in major need of someone to explain how to solve this problem! I need it shown to me step by step please!
+2x+%2B+9sqrt%28x%29-+5+=+0+
Please help!
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
subtracting 9√x ___ 2x - 5 = -9√x

squaring ___ 4x^2 - 20x + 25 = 81x

subtracting 81x ___ 4x^2 - 101x + 25 = 0

factoring ___ (4x - 1) (x - 25) = 0

x = 1/4 , 25