SOLUTION: How do you solve the square root of x+5=8

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Question 169817: How do you solve the square root of x+5=8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(21685) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt%28x%2B5%29=8 Start with the given equation


x%2B5=8%5E2 Square both sides to get rid of the square root.


x%2B5=64 Square 8 to get 64


x=64-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


x=59 Combine like terms on the right side.


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So the answer is x=59