Solve algebraically for x: 4-√2x-5) = 1
Here's how to solve this equation:4 - √2x-5 = 1√2x-5 = 4-1√2x-5 = 3 (now we have to square both sides to get rid of the root)√2x-5=3 / ^2(√2x-5)^2 = 3^22x-5 = 92x = 9+52x = 14x = 14/2x = 7The correct answer is 7.
