Example 2

Step 1
Determine the restrictions on the variable x.


The value under the square root sign cannot be negative.

 

Step 2
To 'undo' the square root, square both sides of the equation.

 

Step 3
To 'undo' the 2 multiplied by x, divide both sides of the equation by 2.

 

Step 4
Verify the solution .

Left side =

Right side = 8

 

 

 

Left side = Right side

The verification confirms the solution value of 32 for x in the equation .