56.1k views
5 votes
What is the square root of 2x minus 9 equals the square root of x

1 Answer

3 votes
sqrt(2x-9) =sqrt(x)
squre both sides to clear the sqrt
2x - 9 = x
subtract x from both sides
x - 9 = 0
add 9 to both sides
x = 9
CHECK
sqrt(2* 9 - 9) = sqrt 9
sqrt 9 = sqrt 9
3 = 3
User Sherika
by
7.6k points