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Use the equation sqrt(4x+15)=3(sqrt(x) How many potential solutions are there?

User Kevan
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Answer:

There is One Solution

Explanation:

User Jerreck
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Answer:

There is one solutiom

Explanation:

sqrt(4x+15)=3(sqrt(x) )

divide each side by sqrt(x)

sqrt(4x+15)/sqrt(x) = 3

sqrt((4x+15/x)) = 3

square each side

(4x+15)/x = 3^2

(4x+15)/x = 9

multiply by x

4x+15 = 9x

subtract 4x on each side

15 = 5x

divide by 5

3=x

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