Find the solution of the equation x + 2\(\sqrt{x - 8}\) = 0
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
x + 2\(\sqrt{x - 8}\) = 0, Let x = y
x = y2
y2 + 2y - 8 = 0
(y + 4)(x - 2) = 0
y = -4 or 2
x = 16 or 4
x + 2\(\sqrt{x - 8}\) = 0, Let x = y
x = y2
y2 + 2y - 8 = 0
(y + 4)(x - 2) = 0
y = -4 or 2
x = 16 or 4