SOLUTION: Solve. x^2 + 3 = 39 I came up with +-SQRT26 Am I right?

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Question 84782: Solve. x^2 + 3 = 39
I came up with +-SQRT26
Am I right?

Answer by dolly(163)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

No, You aren't.
x^2 + 3 = 39
==> x^2 = 39 - 3
==> x^2 = 36
==> x = +/- 6
==> x = 6, -6

Good Luck!!!

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