SOLUTION: How do I solve the square root of X +3 = 5 *sorry, my computer wont let me do the root sign but the sign should only be over x*

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Question 444215: How do I solve the square root of X +3 = 5
*sorry, my computer wont let me do the root sign but the sign should only be over x*
Answer by Leaf W.(135) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt%28x%29+%2B+3+=+5
Subtract 3 from both sides: sqrt%28x%29+=+2
Square both sides: %28sqrt%28x%29%29%5E2+=+%282%29%5E2
Simplify: x+=+4 (NOTE: %28sqrt%28x%29%29%5E2 = x)
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CHECK ANSWER!
sqrt%284%29+%2B+3+=+5
2+%2B+3+=+5
5+=+5
=
Therefore, x = 4