To solve this equation, we can start by isolating one of the square roots on one side of the equation: √x^2 -4x+5 - √x +1 = 0 Next, we can square both sides of the equation to eliminate the remaining square root: (x^2 -4x+5) - 2√x^2 -4x+5)(√x -1) + (x-2√x+1) = 0 Simplifying this expression, we get: x^2 -4x+5 - 2√x^3 -6x^2 +3x + 10√x -5√x^2 +1 = 0 Now, we can isolate the remaining square root on one side of the equation and square both sides again: (x^2 -4x+5 -1)^2 = (2√x^3 -6x^2 +3x + 10√x -5√x^2)^2 Simplifying this expression, we get: x^4 -8x^3 +26x^2 -36x +25 = 0 This equation can be solved using various methods, such as factoring or the quadratic formula. However, the solutions