SOLUTION: find all real solutions of the equation. sqrt of x+2 = x

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Question 634833: find all real solutions of the equation.
sqrt of x+2 = x
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

sqrt%28x%2B2%29+=+x

       x+ 2 = x^2    |Squaring both sides of the EQ

  x^2 - x - 2 = 0

(x-2)(x+1) = 0

   x = 2  OR  x = -1