Solve the equation

Question

Solve the equation 

 

√¯¯¯17x + 13 = x + 5

 

x = ?

Answer 1

√(17X + 13) = X +5

 

 

√(17X + 13)^2 = ( X + 5 ) ^2       / Square both sides.

 

 

    17X + 13 = X^2 + 10X + 25

 

      X^2 - 7X + 12 = 0

 

      (X - 4 ) ( X-3 ) =0

 

     X =4      X= 3