SOLUTION: can you please help me solve: ((( square root sign x+5 = 8)))

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: can you please help me solve: ((( square root sign x+5 = 8))) This question is from textbook algebra structure and method

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt%28x%2B5%29+=+8
Square both sides
x+%2B+5+=+64
x+=+59
check:
sqrt%28x%2B5%29+=+8
sqrt%2859%2B5%29+=+8
sqrt%2864%29+=+8
8+=+8
OK