SOLUTION: Solve radical equation 0.5x= (the square root of 4- 3x) + 2

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Question 550490: Solve radical equation
0.5x= (the square root of 4- 3x) + 2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve radical equation
0.5x = (the square root of 4- 3x) + 2
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0.5x = sqrt(4-3x) + 2
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sqrt(4-3x) = 0.5x-2
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Square both sides:
4-3x = 0.25x^2 -x + 4
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0.25x^2 +2x = 0
x(0.25x+2) = 0
x = 0 or 0.25x = -2
x = 0 or x = -8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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