Answer :
The possible values of x are 2.5 and 0.5
Step-by-step explanation:
The given expression is √16 - 3x = x - 6
Solving the expression to find the possible values of x :
√16 - 3x = x - 6
Keep x terms on one side and constants on another side,
√16 + 6 = 3x+x
4x = √16 + 6 -------(1)
√16 should be simplified as a whole number,
√16 = √4² or √(-4)²
The term √16 can be replaced by either +4 or -4 :
Put √16 as +4 in eq(1),
4x = 4+6
4x = 10
x = 10/4
x = 5/2
x = 2.5
Put √16 as -4 in eq(1),
4x = -4+6
4x = 2
x = 2/4
x = 1/2
x = 0.5