Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 6 Rational Exponents and Radical Functions - Standardized Test Practice - Gridded Response - Page 473: 15

Answer

3

Work Step by Step

Obtain $\sqrt x+13=\sqrt x-2 +3\\x+13=(\sqrt x-2+3)^2\\x+13=(x-2)+6\sqrt x-2+9\\13-7=6\sqrt x-2\\\sqrt x-2=1\\x-2=1\\x=3$
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