Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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

Chapter 8 - Sections 8.1-8.3 - Integrated Review - Summary on Solving Quadratic Equations - Page 505: 28

Answer

$x=\{ -1,4 \}$

Work Step by Step

Isolating the radical expression and then squaring both sides, the solution to the given equation, $ x-\sqrt{13-3x} -3=0 ,$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} x -3=\sqrt{13-3x} \\\\ (x -3)^2=(\sqrt{13-3x})^2 \\\\ (x)^2+2(x)(-3)+(-3)^2=13-3x \\\\ x^2-6x+9=13-3x \\\\ x^2+(-6x+3x)+(9-13)=0 \\\\ x^2-3x-4=0 \\\\ (x-4)(x+1)=0 \\\\ x=\{ -1,4 \} .\end{array}
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