Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 7 - Review - Page 469: 120

Answer

no solution

Work Step by Step

Raising both sides to the second power of the given equation, $ \sqrt[]{x+6}=\sqrt[]{x+2} ,$ then the solution/s is/are \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} x+6=x+2 \\\\ x-x=2-6 \\\\ 0=-4 \text{ (FALSE)} .\end{array} Since the solution above ended with a FALSE statement, then there is $\text{ no solution .}$
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