Algebra 2 Common Core

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ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 6 - Radical Functions and Rational Exponents - 6-5 Solving Square Root and Other Radical Equations - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 395: 38

Answer

$x=5$

Work Step by Step

Add $\sqrt{2x+7}$: $\sqrt{3x+2}-\sqrt{2x+7}+\sqrt{2x+7}=0+\sqrt{2x+7}$ $\sqrt{3x+2}=\sqrt{2x+7}$ Square both sides: $(\sqrt{3x+2})^2=(\sqrt{2x+7})^2$ $3x+2=2x+7$ Subtract $2$ from both sides: $3x+2-2=2x+7-2$ $3x=2x+5$ Subtract $2x$ from both sides: $3x-2x=2x-2x+5$ $x=5$ Substitute into original problem to check for extraneous solutions: $\sqrt{3(5)+2}-\sqrt{2(5)+7}=0$ $\sqrt{15+2}-\sqrt{10+7}=0$ $\sqrt{17}-\sqrt{17}=0$ $0=0$
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