Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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

Practice Final Exam - Page 705: 27

Answer

$x=\{ 2,3 \}$

Work Step by Step

Isolating the radical expression on one side and then squaring both sides, the solution/s of the given equation, $ x=\sqrt{x-2}+2 ,$ is/are \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} x-2=\sqrt{x-2} \\\\ (x-2)^2=(\sqrt{x-2})^2 \\\\ (x)^2+2(x)(-2)+(-2)^2=x-2 \\\\ x^2-4x+4=x-2 \\\\ x^2+(-4x-x)+(4+2)=0 \\\\ x^2-5x+6=0 \\\\ (x-3)(x-2)=0 \\\\ x=\{ 2,3 \} .\end{array} Upon checking, both solutions satisfy the original equation. Hence, $ x=\{ 2,3 \} .$
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