SOLUTION: Can you help me solve this equation. sqrt x + 2 - x = 0

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Question 720859: Can you help me solve this equation. sqrt x + 2 - x = 0
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt%28x%29%2B2-x=0

sqrt%28x%29+=+x-2
square both sides of the equation
x=x^2-4x+4
x^2-5x+4 =0
x^2-4x-x+4=0
x(x-4)-1(x-4)=0
(x-4)(x-1)=0
x=1 OR 4