√(15+x) = 2x+3
take sqr for both side
15x+10=(2x+3)^2
15x+10=4x^2+9+2*2x*3
15x+10=4x^2+9+12x
4x^2-3x--1=0
solve it u will x=1,-1/4
C) is the answer
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