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OpenStudy (anonymous):

solve for x sq rt of 6x-16 = sqrt of 2x-5

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Square both sides.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

\[6x-16=2x-5\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol duh! oops! thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x=11/4

OpenStudy (mertsj):

yep

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Don't forget. You have to check the solution because often the squaring process introduces extraneous solutions.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohhhh thanks!!!!

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