Question

solve.. 2(√x+13)+5=17

Answer 1

subtract 5
divide by 2
square
subtract 13

Answer 2

\[2\sqrt{x+13}+5=17\]
\[2\sqrt{x+13}=12\]
\[\sqrt{x+13}=6\]
\[x+13=36\]
\[x=23\]