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In 15 words or fewer, what are the inverse operations for the equation x^2+3=12.

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Answer:

The inverse operations are:


12 - x^2 = 3


12 - 3 = x^2

Explanation:

Given


x^2 + 3 = 12

Required

Determine the inverse operations

The operation in the given equation is addition operation;

The inverse of operation is the subtraction operation

This implies that, the operation be converted from addition to subtraction:

Considering
x^2 + 3 = 12

Subtract both sides by 3


x^2 + 3 - 3 = 12 - 3


x^2 = 12 - 3 ---- This is an inverse operation

This can be rewritten as
12 - x^2 = 3

Another inverse operation is;

Considering
x^2 + 3 = 12

Subtract both sides by
x^2


x^2 - x^2 + 3 = 12 - x^2


3 = 12 - x^2 ---- This is another inverse operation

This can be rewritten as
12 - 3 = x^2

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