Question

What is the solution to the equation below? Vx + 3 = x - 3 A. 3 B. 6 C. 5 D. 4

Answer 1

Answer:

6

Step 1: Solve Square Root

Vx+3=x-3

x+3=(x-3)^2 (squared both sides)

x+3=x^2-6x+9

x+3-(x^2-6x+9)=0

(-x+1)(x-6)=0 (factor left side of equation)

-x+1=0 or x-6=0

x=1 or x=6

When you plug it in to check

1 (Doesn't Work)

6 (Work)

Therefore, 6 is your solution.