Question 84482
This problem would have been a LOT easier to solve if, instead of using the quadratic formula as Checkley suggested you do, you just take the square root of each side:


{{{(x + 3)^2 = 3}}}

{{{(x+3) = 0+-sqrt(3)}}}


Now, just subtract 3 from each side:
{{{x+3-3= -3+-sqrt(3) }}}


You were ALMOST correct!!  Never mind Checkley's chiding!!


R^2 at SCC