College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Summary, Review, and Test - Test - Page 206: 12

Answer

$\{2\}$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Given the equation $\sqrt {8-2x}-x=0, x\leq4$, rewrite the equation as $\sqrt {8-2x}=x$. Take square on both sides to get $8-2x=x^2$ or $x^2+2x-8=0$ which can be factored as $(x+4)(x-2)=0$ Step 2. Solve the above equation to get $x= 2$ (discard $x=-4$ as it is not an answer) or in set form as $\{2\}$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.