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Solve the equation.\\ $\sqrt{x} + 8 = -7$\\ Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.\\ A. $x = $ (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)\\ B. The solution is not a real number.

          Solve the equation.\\
$\sqrt{x} + 8 = -7$\\
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.\\
A. $x = $ (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)\\
B. The solution is not a real number.

Solve the equation.

√(x) + 8 = -7

Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.

A. x = (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)

B. The solution is not a real number.

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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson 5th Edition

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Solved by Expert Andrew Noble

02/23/2024

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To do this, we subtract 8 from both sides of the equation: √(x) + 8 - 8 = -7 - 8 √(x) = -15 Show more…

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Solve the equation. √(x)+8=-7 Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. x= ◻ [(Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) B. The solution is not a real number. Solve the equation √x+8=7 Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. x= ◻ [(Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) B. The solution is not a real number.