How do you solve 2/5sqrt(10x+6)=122510x+6=12?

1 Answer
Feb 14, 2017

x = 89.4x=89.4

Explanation:

2/5sqrt(10x+6) = 122510x+6=12

As with any equation, we need to isolate xx.

Isolate the square root first.

color(blue)(5/2 xx)2/5sqrt(10x+6) = color(blue)(5/2 xx)1252×2510x+6=52×12

color(white)(............)sqrt(10x+6) = 30" "larr now square both sides

color(white)(..........)sqrt(10x+6)^2 = 30^2

color(white)(...............)10x+6 = 900" "larr subtract 6 from both sides

color(white)(......................)10x = 894

color(white)(.........................)x = 89.4