SOLUTION: Solve for x and show all work Square root of x-8=3 I tried to use the solver but didn't know how to enter sq. root symbol. Thanks

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Question 641185: Solve for x and show all work
Square root of x-8=3
I tried to use the solver but didn't know how to enter sq. root symbol.
Thanks
Answer by unlockmath(1688) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello,
Let's square both sides to give us:
x-8=3^2
Add 8
x=17
Make sense?
RJ
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