SOLUTION: (sqrt x+7)-2=(sqrt x-9)

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Question 341224: (sqrt x+7)-2=(sqrt x-9)
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt(x+7)-2=sqrt(x-9)
x+7-4sqrt(x+7)+4=x-9 square each side.
-4sqrt(x+7)=-20
sqrt(x+7)=5
x+7=25 square each side.
x=18
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Ed