SOLUTION: Square root(x-7)+5=11 Please show how to solve for x

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Question 655225: Square root(x-7)+5=11
Please show how to solve for x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt%28x-7%29%2B5=11

sqrt%28x-7%29=11-5

sqrt%28x-7%29=6

x-7=6%5E2

x-7=36

x=36%2B7

x=43

I'll leave the check up to you.