Question

Solve the following and check for extraneous solutions
√4x + 8= x+ 3

Answer 1

X=-5

Explanation:

√4x+8=x+3

Simplifies to:

2x+8=x+3

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

2x+8=x+3

Step 1: Subtract x from both sides.

2x+8−x=x+3−x

x+8=3

Step 2: Subtract 8 from both sides.

x+8−8=3−8

x=−5