SOLUTION: How to solve for x in {{{sqrt(x+3)- sqrt(x-4)=1}}}.

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Question 438080: How to solve for x in
sqrt%28x%2B3%29-+sqrt%28x-4%29=1.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Move one of the radical expressions to the other side of the equation:



Square both sides:



Collect like terms and multiply by



Square both sides again



You can take it from here.

Remember to check your answer to make sure you haven't introduced an extraneous root.

John

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