Solve for a:
a+5=18a+18\displaystyle {a}+{5}=\sqrt{{{18}{a}+{18}}}


In solving the equation, you should have produced an (equivalent) quadratic equation. What are the solutions to the resulting quadratic equation?

Enter the minimum solution obtained:
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Is this solution a valid solution to the original equation?


Enter the maximum solution obtained:
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Is this solution a valid solution to the original equation?