SOLUTION: Solve for all defined values of x for the equation √ 5x+4 = -8

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Question 935810: Solve for all defined values of x for the equation √ 5x+4 = -8
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Where is the grouping for the square root function?

sqrt%285x%29%2B4=-8
sqrt%285x%29=-8-4
sqrt%285x%29=-12
5x=%28-12%29%5E2
5x=144
x=144%2F5
highlight%28x=28%264%2F5%29

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for all defined values of x for the equation √ 5x+4 = -8 


Whether sqrt%285x%29+%2B+4+=+-+8, or sqrt%285x+%2B+4%29+=+-+8, NO EXPRESSION, when  its square root is found, results in a negative (< 0).

Therefore, NO SOLUTION exists!!