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What is the solution of sqrtx^2+49 = x+5?​

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Answer:

x = 12/5

Explanation:

√x² + 49 = x + 5

Square both sides

(√x² + 49)² = ( x + 5)²

x² + 49 = x² + 10x + 25

Simplify

10x = 49 - 25

10x = 24

Divide both sides by 10

x = 12/5

Hope this helps you

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