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√2x+13 = √x+31 what is the answer

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Answer:

Explanation:

Note that √2x = √2*√x, and so we have √2*√x + 13 = √x + 31.

First subtract 13 from both sides, obtaining: √2*√x = √x + 18.

Next, group the √x terms together: √2*√x - √x = 18.

Now solve this for √x. We get:

√x(√2 - 1) = 18, or

18

√x = --------------

(√2 - 1)

To find x, square both sides:

18^2

x = ---------------

(√2 - 1)^2

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