Question

9+square root of x+3=10 solve for x

Answer 1

x = -2

Explanation:

9 + √(x+3) = 10

collect like terms

√(x+3) = 10 - 9

√(x+3) = 1

square both sides of the equation

[√(x+3)]² = (1)²

x + 3 = 1

collect like terms

x = 1 - 3

x = -2