Question

Solve for x..................

Answer 1

Square both sides to get the binomial out of the square root:
(√(2x + 8))² = (2)²
2x + 8 = 4
2x = 4 - 8
2x = - 4

Divide both sides by 2 to isolate the variable X:
x = - 4 / 2
x = - 2

Your answer is option C.