Question

Solve for all values of x:
√8x + 1 = √2x + 5

Answer 1

Explanation:

`√(8) x - √(2) x = 4`

`x( √(8) - √(2) ) = 4`

`x = (4)/( √(8) - √(2) )`

the second term could be positive or negative

therefore

x=2.83 or

=-2.83

which is the square root of 8 - and positive