Question

Solve for the equation x. (5 points)

Answer 1

x = 33

Explanation:

`√(x-8) + 2 = 7`

↓ subtracting 2 from both sides

`√(x-8) = 5`

↓ squaring both sides

`(√(x-8))^2 = 5^2`

`x - 8 = 25`

↓ adding 8 to both sides

`\boxed{x = 33}`