No one can argue with the following equation:

√10 - 3 = √10 - 3

Add three lines to the right-hand side of the equation so that both sides are still equal.

(In reply to re(2): alternate solution by Jetro)

Jeff,
Look out, there is a faction on this site who get cranky at those of us who have the audacity to actually work problems out and post answers without first reading everyone elses comments.
Best bet is to just ignore them.

Posted by FatBoy on 2003-10-03 10:24:50