Answer:
x=4
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve for x, we must get x by itself on one side of the equation.
[tex]\sqrt{x} +5-3=4[/tex]
First, we can combine like terms on the left side. Subtract 3 from 5.
[tex]\sqrt{x} +(5-3)=4[/tex]
[tex]\sqrt{x} +2=4[/tex]
2 is being added on to the square root of x. The inverse of addition is subtraction. Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.
[tex]\sqrt{x} +2-2=4-2[/tex]
[tex]\sqrt{x} = 4-2[/tex]
[tex]\sqrt{x} =2[/tex]
The square root of x is being taken. The inverse of a square root is a square. Square both sides of the equation.
[tex](\sqrt{x} )^{2} =2^2[/tex]
[tex]x=2^2[/tex]
Evaluate the exponent.
2^2= 2*2 =4
[tex]x=4[/tex]
Let's check our solution. Plug 4 in for x and solve.
[tex]\sqrt{x} +5-3=4[/tex]
[tex]\sqrt{4} +5-3=4[/tex]
[tex]2+5-3=4[/tex]
[tex]7-3=4[/tex]
[tex]4=4[/tex]
Our solution checks out, so we know x=4 is correct.
