Question

Solve the equation square root of the quantity x plus 3 plus 4 equals 5 for the variable. Show each step of your solution process

Answer 1

Answer: x:-2

The procedure is attached.

Answer 2

Answer:

x=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

$\sqrt{x+3}+4=5$

subtract 4 from each side

$\sqrt{x+3} +4-4=5-4$

square both sides

$\sqrt{x+3}^2=1^2$

so we have

$x+3=1$

subtract 3 from each side

$x+3-3=1-3$

so our answer is $x=-2$