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x^{1/2}=x-2

Solution

x^{\frac{1}{2}} = x - 2

Solution

x = 4

Solution steps

x^{\frac{1}{2}} = x - 2

Square both sides:

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

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

Solve

x = x^{2} - 4 x + 4 : x = 4, x = 1

x = 4, x = 1

Verify Solutions:

x = 4

True

, x = 1

False

The solution is

x = 4

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the answer to x^{1/2}=x-2 ?
The answer to x^{1/2}=x-2 is x=4
Solve for x: x^{1/2}=x-2
The solution is x=4