Question

Could someone check my work?
Solve (x + 3)^2 = 36 for x

Answer 1

√(x+3)^2 = √36
x+3 = 6
-3 -3
x=6

Answer 2

when you take the square root of both sides, you will have a plus/minus

Answer 3

for example

x^2 = 1

x = +-sqrt(1)

x = 1 or x = -1

Answer 4

x=3

Answer 5

so your step 2 should be

x+3 = 6 or x+3 = -6

Answer 6

so 3 and -9

Answer 7

Ok, got cha