Question

What is the solution of x2+49 = x+5?

= x +
12
X=
ol
f
12
O X=--
x = -6 or x = -3
no solution

Answer 1

x = 12/5

Explanation:

take the square of both sides

(x^2+49) = (x+5)^2

x^2 + 49 = (x+5) (x+5)

x^2+49= x^2 + 10x + 25

10x + 25 = 49

10x = 24

x = 12/5