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What is the solution to the equation?

√x+10 -9 =-7

I think it is -6 but I'm not sure

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Let's solve your equation step-by-step.√x+10−9=−7


√x+1=−7

Step 1: Add -1 to both sides.

√x+1+−1=−7+−1

√x=−8

Step 2: Solve Square Root.

√x=−8

x=(−8)2(Square both sides)

x=64

Check answers. (Plug them in to make sure they work.)

x=64(Doesn't work in original equation)

Answer:

No solutions.
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Answer:

Solving Square Root and Other Radical Equations

1) A: -6

2) A: -5 and 11

3) B: 5.89 feet

4) C: 1

5) C: x=16

~GENERAL OUT~

Explanation:

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