How do you solve #sqrt(x+5)=5-sqrtx#?
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Explanation:
We start by squaring both sides.
#(sqrt(x + 5))^2 = (5 - sqrt(x))^2#
#x + 5 = 25 - 10sqrt(x) + x#
#10sqrt(x) = 20#
#sqrt(x) = 20/10#
#sqrt(x) = 2#
We square both sides one more time.
#x = 4#
Now we check our answer.
#sqrt(4 + 5) = 5 - sqrt(4)#
#3 = 5 - 2 color(green)(√)#
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Explanation:
We can try write it as:
square both sides:
square again: