Extra Practice

Use Method 2 to solve 4 − √4 − x = 3 for x.

  1. Set the equation = 0.
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    1 − √4 − x = 0
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  2. Graph the function side of the equation.
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  3. Find the zero (x-intercept). (Trace).
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    graph of the equation with x=3 and y=0
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  4. The solution is Interactive button. Assistance may be required. _______. x = 3.

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