Extra Practice

Solve 5√1 − x = 2√x + 28 by using a table.

  1. Create a table of values for each side of the equation, input the left side of the equation as one function and the right side of the equation as another function.
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    Check equations

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    Create a table of values.
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    Check table


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  2. Search for equal y-values.
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    Check table of values.


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  3. Find the x-value that matches the y-values.
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    Check table of y-values.


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    The solution is Interactive button. Assistance may be required. _______. x = -3.

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