Question

Solve two times square root of x plus 13 end root plus 5 equals 17

Answer 1

\[2\sqrt{x+13}+\sqrt{5}=17\]
\[(2\sqrt{x+13} +\sqrt{5})^2=(17)^2\]
\[4(x+13)+5=17\]
\[4x+52+5=17\]
\[4x+57=17\]
\[4x=-40 \therefore x= -10\]

Answer 2

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