SOLUTION: Complete the empty space to make a true statement. 5√2 - √___ + √2 = 4√2

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Question 451436: Complete the empty space to make a true statement. 5√2 - √___ + √2 = 4√2
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, robertb:
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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5√2 - 3√2 + √2 = 4√2

Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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-sqrt%28x%29+=+4sqrt%282%29+-+5sqrt%282%29+-+sqrt%282%29
==> -sqrt%28x%29+=+-2sqrt%282%29
==> sqrt%28x%29+=+sqrt%288%29
==> x = 8.