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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sqrt(x+2)+4= x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\sqrt{(x+2)=x-4}\] now squaring both sides (taking attention that x has to be bigger or equal than -2) \[x+2=x^2-8x+16\] \[x^2-9x+14=0\] \[(x-2)(x-7)=0\] so x=2 or x=7

OpenStudy (anonymous):

careful here. 7 works and 2 does not

OpenStudy (anonymous):

when you square you have to check your answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

true, thanks

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