Question

What is the first step in the solution of (x + 3)2 = 5?​

Answer 1

(x+3)2=5

2(x+3)=5

2x+2x3=5

2x+6=5

(2x+6)+(-6)=5+(-6)

2x+6-6=5-6

2x=-1

2x/2=-1/2

x=-1/2

Answer 2

Explanation:

it should be (x+3)2=5

xx2=2x+5=5

5-5=0

x=2