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Solve sqrt 3-5x= sqrt x+2 what is the value of x

User John Adams
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Answer:

A- 1/6

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GOT IT RIGHT ON EDGE

User Aleks Boev
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Answer:


x=(1)/(6)

Explanation:


√(3-5x)=√(x+2)\\Square\:both\:sides\\\left(√(3-5x)\right)^2=\left(√(x+2)\right)^2\\\mathrm{Expand\:}\left(√(3-5x)\right)^2:\quad 3-5x\\\mathrm{Expand\:}\left(√(x+2)\right)^2:\quad x+2\\3-5x=x+2\\\mathrm{Solve\:}\:3-5x=x+2:\quad x=(1)/(6)\\x=(1)/(6)\\\mathrm{Verify\:Solutions}:\quad x=(1)/(6)\space\mathrm{True}\\\mathrm{The\:solution\:is}\\x=(1)/(6)

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