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√(x - 5) - √(3 - 2.x) = 0

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x-5 = 3-2x, 3x = 8, x = 8/3
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Answer:

x = 8/3

Explanation:

Copy the right side of the given to the right side of the equation.

sqrt(x - 5) = sqrt(3 - 2x) Square both sides.

x - 5 = 3 - 2x Add 2x to both sides

2x + x - 5 = 3 Combine

3x - 5 = 3 Add 5 to both sides.

3x = 3 + 5 Combine

3x = 8 Divide by 3

x = 8/3

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