Question

What are the first two steps in solving the radical equation below? sqrtx+1-4=8

Answer 1

1. Subtract the numbers
`√(x) +1-4=8\\\\`

`√(x) -3=8`

2. Add 3 to both sides
`√(x) -3+3=8+3`

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