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Solve for x.

√10x−29=x−2


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User Sergtk
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Answer:

x = 11, 3

Explanation:

√(10x - 29) = x - 2

(√(10x - 29))² = (x - 2)²

10x - 29 = x² - 4x + 4

-10x + 29 -10x + 29

x² - 14x + 33

(x - 11) (x - 3)

x - 11 = 0; x - 3 = 0

+ 11 +11 +3 +3

x = 11 x = 3

I hope this helps!

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