SOLUTION: solve the square root of 2x+3 minus the square root of x+1 equals 1. solve algebraically

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Question 380139: solve the square root of 2x+3 minus the square root of x+1 equals 1. solve algebraically
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Add to both sides:



Square both sides:



Add to both sides:



Square both sides again:







Finally solve the factorable quadratic. Check both answers to account for possible extraneous roots.

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