How do you solve the equation #sqrt(x+3)=-5#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-04-24T00:14:28

See the entire solution process below:

First, square each side of the equation to eliminate the radical while keeping the equation balanced:

#(sqrt(x + 3))^2 = -5^2#

#x + 3 = 25#

Now, subtract #color(red)(3)# from each side of the equation to solve for #x#:

#x + 3 - color(red)(3) = 25 - color(red)(3)#

#x + 0 = 22#

#x = 22#