Question

Solve for X please help

Answer 1

x = 10

Explanation:

First square both sides of the equation...

`2√(x + 8) = 3√(x - 2) \\(2√(x + 8))^(2) = (3√(x - 2))^(2) \\ 4(x + 8) = 9(x - 2)\\4x + 32 = 9x - 18\\-5x = -50\\x = 10`