Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 9 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections - 9.1 Apply the Distance and Midpoint Formulas - 9.1 Exercises - Mixed Review - Page 619: 71

Answer

5

Work Step by Step

Solving the equation using the rules of Algebra, we find: $$\left(\sqrt{5x-8}\right)^2=\left(\sqrt{x+12}\right)^2 \\ 5x-8=x+12 \\ x=5$$
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