Solve the equation for x. √x-5 = x-11

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Solve the equation for x.
√x-5 = x-11

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Answer:

√x-5 = x-11 = 9.

Explanation:

Isolate the radical, then raise each side of the equation to the power of its index.

Ed Rands answered Nov 12, 2023

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Your answer would be 14

StockUberflow answered Nov 16, 2023

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