Question 1026552
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Write an equation and solve

Five more than twice the square root of a number is 17. Find the number
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{{{2*sqrt(x) + 5}}} = {{{17}}}.

How would you start?

I'd start by distracting 5 from both side:

{{{2*sqrt(x)}}} = {{{17 - 5}}} = {{{12}}}.

From this point, you can complete the solution yourself.

Good luck!
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