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Solve for the equation \(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\) - 1 = 0

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JAMB 1998

Solve for the equation \(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\) - 1 = 0
  • A. \(\frac{3}{2}\)
  • B. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  • C. \(\frac{4}{9}\)
  • D. \(\frac{9}{4}\)
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
\(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\) - 1 = 0

= \(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\) = 1

= (\(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\))2 = 1

= x - 2 \(\sqrt{x(x - 2)}\) + x -2 = 1

= (2x - 3)2 = [2 \(\sqrt{x(x - 4)}\)]2

= 4x2 - 12x + 9

= 4(x2 - 2x)

= 4x2 - 12x + 9

= 4x2 - 8x

4x = 9

x = \(\frac{9}{4}\)

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