Question

Solve the equation for x.

the square root of the quantity x plus 5 end quantity minus 3 equals 4

x = 2
x = 12
x = 44
x = 53

Answer 1

x is 44

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 44

Explanation:

sqrt(x+5) -3 =4

Add 3 to each side

sqrt(x+5) -3+3 =4+3

sqrt(x+5) =7

Square each side

(sqrt(x+5))^2 =7^2

x+5 = 49

Subtract 5 from each side

x+5-5 = 49-5

x=44