Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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

Chapter 9 - Cumulative Review - Page 601: 27

Answer

$x=\{ 0,3 \}$

Work Step by Step

By squaring both sides of the equal sign, the value of $x$ in $ \sqrt{4-x}=x-2 $ is \begin{array}{l} \left( \sqrt{4-x} \right)^2=(x-2)^2 \\\\ 4-x=(x)^2+2(x)(-2)+(-2)^2 \\\\ 4-x=x^2-4x+4 \\\\ -x^2+(-x+4x)+(4-4)=0 \\\\ -x^2+3x=0 \\\\ x^2-3x=0 \\\\ x(x-3)=0 \\\\ x=\{ 0,3 \} .\end{array}
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