SOLUTION: Can someone help me solve this? Solve the following. sqrt(x+4)=x+4

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Question 794412: Can someone help me solve this?
Solve the following.
sqrt(x+4)=x+4
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
u=sqrt%28x%2B4%29
u=u%5E2
u%5E2-u=0
u%28u-1%29=0%0D%0A%0D%0A%7B%7B%7Bu=0
or
u=1

if u=0
then x=-4
if u=1
then
x=-3