What is the solution to the equation sqrt2x + 8 − 6 = 4

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

move all numbers on one side - so subtract 2 from each side

anonymous · Answer

square both sides in order to remove the sqrt sign 

now solve for x

anonymous · Answer

$$\eqalign{
&\sqrt{2x}+8-6=4 \
&\sqrt{2x}+2=4 \
&\sqrt{2x}=4-2 \
&\sqrt{2x}=2 \
&\sqrt{2x}^2=2^2 \
&2x=4 \
&x=4/2=2
}$$

anonymous · Answer

i think X= 2

anonymous · Answer

That is why its good to not just give answers - we should be explaining not providing answers

anonymous · Answer

i accidentally made a typo. the sqrt is over 2x+8 and not just 2x. i'm sorry.

mertsj · Answer

1.  Add 6 to both sides
2.  Square both sides
3.  Subtract 8 from both sides.
4.  Divide both sides by 2
5.  Check your answer.

anonymous · Answer

@JuanitaM can you please help

anonymous · Answer

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