163k views
0 votes
X to the 2nd power + 3=12

User Rzelek
by
6.2k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

x = ±3

Explanation:

x^2 +3 = 12

Subtract 3 from each side

x^2 +3-3 = 12-3

x^2 = 9

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(x^2) =±sqrt(9)

x = ±3

User Mat Nadrofsky
by
5.1k points