Solve for x, given the equation Square root of x minus 5 + 7 = 11.

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Donavan Jefferson

9 June, 02:36

Solve for x, given the equation Square root of x minus 5 + 7 = 11.

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Alex · Answer 1

To solve for x, the first step is to write the equation properly.

√ (x-5) + 7 = 11

Then subtract seven from both sides of the equation.

√ (x-5) = 4

The third step is to have both sides squared.

x - 5 = 16

The final answer is 11.