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2sqrt(x)=x-8

Solution

2 x = x - 8

Solution

x = 16

Solution steps

2 x = x - 8

Square both sides:

4 x = x^{2} - 16 x + 64

4 x = x^{2} - 16 x + 64

Solve

4 x = x^{2} - 16 x + 64 : x = 16, x = 4

x = 16, x = 4

Verify Solutions:

x = 16

True

, x = 4

False

The solution is

x = 16

Popular Examples

solvefor y,x=y^{3/2}solve for

y, x = y^{\frac{3}{2}}

3 x + 1 = 4

x = 3 x

8 n - 2 = - 16

2 x - 1 = x - 2

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the answer to 2sqrt(x)=x-8 ?
The answer to 2sqrt(x)=x-8 is x=16
Solve for x: 2sqrt(x)=x-8
The solution is x=16