Question

Can someone tell me what I did wrong here

Answer 1

Answer:

no roots.

Step-by-step explanation:

1)   $\sqrt{8x+16}=2-8; \ - \ correct;$

2)   $\sqrt{8x+16}=-6; \ - \ correct;$

note, the value after operation 'square root' cannot be negative ('-6' is on the right side!), then

3) it means, the given equation has no real roots.