Question

Solve for x:itle=" \sqrt{x + 40} - 17 = - 11" alt=" \sqrt{x + 40} - 17 = - 11" align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula">
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Answer 1

Answer:

x=-4

Step-by-step explanation:

sqrt(x+40) - 17 = -11

Add 17 to each side

sqrt(x+40) - 17+17  = -11+17

sqrt(x+40) = 6

Square each side

(sqrt(x+40) )^2 = 6^2

x+40 = 36

Subtract 40 from each side

x+40-40 = 36-40

x = -4