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Without actually solving the equation, explain why the equation √(x+1 + 2=0 has no solution.

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Step-by-step explanation:

The sum of something and 2 can only be zero when that something has a value of -2.

The range of the square root function is all non-negative numbers, so it cannot have a value of -2. Thus, the equation cannot have a solution.

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