SOLUTION: What is the solution of the equation? 10+sqrt of x+8=-4 will someone please work and explain this equations step by step?? i am so confused on what to do with the square root!

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Question 811289: What is the solution of the equation?
10+sqrt of x+8=-4
will someone please work and explain this equations step by step?? i am so confused on what to do with the square root!!

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The mathematical notation is lacking.

10%2Bsqrt%28x%2B8%29=-4 ?
sqrt%28x%2B8%29=-4-10
sqrt%28x%2B8%29=-14
Square both sides.
x%2B8=196
x=196-8
x=188