Question 169817
{{{sqrt(x+5)=8}}} Start with the given equation



{{{x+5=8^2}}} Square both sides to get rid of the square root.



{{{x+5=64}}} Square 8 to get 64



{{{x=64-5}}} Subtract {{{5}}} from both sides.



{{{x=59}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=59}}}