Question

Solve for x.

Write the smaller solution first, and the larger solution second.
-x^2 -8 = -33
smaller x=
larger x=

Answer 1

x=5

Explanation:

-x^2-8 = -33

Add 8 to both sides. Equals to -x^2 = -25

Divide both sides by -1. x^2= 25

Square root both sides. x= 5

The answer is x =5