SOLUTION: sqrt(x+2)=2-sqrt(x)

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Question 704872: sqrt(x+2)=2-sqrt(x)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
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Square left and right sides:
x%2B2=2%5E2-2sqrt%28x%29%2Bx
x%2B2=4-2sqrt%28x%29%2Bx
subtract x from both sides,
2=4-2sqrt%28x%29
2-4=-2sqrt%28x%29
2=2sqrt%28x%29
1=sqrt%28x%29
x=1