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What is the first step to take to solve the radical equation 12+x4−10−−−−−−√=8
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Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.

Add 10 to both sides of the equation.

Raise both sides of the equation to the second power.

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Add 10 to both sides of the equation.

You must first isolate the radical (√(12 + x)) by adding 10, giving √(12 + x) = 18, then square both sides.