Question

need help with steps in solving this equation

Answer 1

\[\sqrt{6+8}-2=x\]

Answer 2

I know the answer is 1, I just am not sure of the steps to get there. I squared the radical and the 2=x..

Answer 3

i don't see how the answer would be one...

Answer 4

in the answer part of my text book it says x=1

Answer 5

are you solving for x?
i don't think you can do this without a calculator.
the simplest form for this would be \[\sqrt{14} - 2\]

Answer 6

which comes out to be 1.74165739

Answer 7

in the answer portion of my textbook it says x=1