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  • 24-11-2021
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation x=√(2x-4)+2. Show, explain, and check your work.

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theleangreenbean
theleangreenbean theleangreenbean
  • 30-11-2021

Answer:

x = 2, 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi there!

x=√(2x-4)+2

Move 2 to the left:

x-2 = √(2x-4)

Square both sides:

x²-4x+4 = 2x-4

Combine like terms:

x²-6x+8 = 0

Factor:

(x-2)(x-4) = 0

Therefore, x = 2, 4.

I hope this helps!

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