Question

Solve the equation.

Answer 1

\[2 \sqrt{x} +8 = -2\]

Answer 2

take 8 to the Right side and square both sides. I think you will get the desired answer.. :)

Answer 3

2 root x = -2-8
=> 2 root x = -10
=>root x = -5
squaring both sides.
=> x = 25

Answer 4

@praxer but it would be -25 since it's a negative answer

Answer 5

How can it be -25 if it is -25 then root of -25 you will get a complex number.

Answer 6

Just remember @jadeedwardson when you take the square root of a number....it becomes a +/- situation

\[\large \sqrt{25} = \pm 5\]

Answer 7

im confused because my options are
-25
9
100
no real solution

Answer 8

"No real solution" it is :)

Answer 9

Yes, it is no real solution.. :)

Answer 10

Because the square root of a negative number...is indeed an imaginary number...

We cannot take the square root of a number and end up with a negative...