Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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

Chapter 7 - Review - Page 469: 118

Answer

no solution

Work Step by Step

Using the properties of equality, the given equation, $ \sqrt{2x}+10=4 ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} \sqrt{2x}=4-10 \\\\ \sqrt{2x}=-6 .\end{array} The left side of the equation above always gives a non negative value. This will never be equal to the negative value at the right. Hence, there is $\text{ no solution .}$
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