Solve the radical equation. Check all proposed solutions.\\ $\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{x-21} = 3$
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\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{x-21} = 3 Subtract \sqrt{x} from both sides: \sqrt{x-21} = 3 - \sqrt{x} Show more…
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