Question

What are the first two steps in solving the radical equation below? Square root of x plus 1 minus 4 equals 8

Answer 1

Answer:

x=121

Step-by-step explanation:

√x+1-4=8

1) Combine alike terms:

√x-3=8

2) Add 3 to both sides:

√x=11

3) Cancel the square root by squaring both sides:

x=121