How do you solve #sqrt(9u-4)=sqrt(7u-20)#?
2 Answers
See a solution process below:
Explanation:
First, square both sides of the equation to eliminate the radicals while keeping the equation balanced:
Next, add
Now, divide each side of the equation by
See below.
Explanation:
Start by squaring both sides. This will remove the radicals:
Collect all terms containing the variable on one side of the equation, and all constant terms on the opposite side:
Simplify by adding like terms:
We need to get a
Divide both sides by