How do you solve 2(sqrt x) + 5/6 = 13/6?

1 Answer
Jan 15, 2016

x= 4/9

Explanation:

Given
color(white)("XXX")2(sqrt(x))+5/6=13/6

Subtract 5/6 from both sides:
color(white)("XXX")2(sqrt(x))=8/6=4/3

Divide both sides by 2
color(white)("XXX")sqrt(x)=2/3

Square both sides
color(white)("XXX")x=4/9