Asked by maria

solve each equation. check for extraneous solutions.

sqrt(2x+1)+sqrt(2x+6)=5

please show work!!!!!

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Answered by Steve
I have an idea. Why don't you show <u>your</u> work?

To start, square both sides, then collect terms and square again.

√(2x+1) + √(2x+6) = 5
(2x+1) + 2√(4x^2+14x+12) + (2x+6) = 25
√(4x^2+14x+12) = 9-2x
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