A student is attempting to solve the equation below for the variable x. Which of the statements below best applies to the mathematical work shown?
Given , I square both sides, which gives me the equation 2x + 22 = 25. I can then solve for x, yielding x = –9.5 as my final answer.

Question

A student is attempting to solve the equation below for the variable x. Which of the statements below best applies to the mathematical work shown?
Given , I square both sides, which gives me the equation 2x + 22 = 25. I can then solve for x, yielding x = –9.5 as my final answer.

cp9454 · Answer

if 2x+22=25 then x=3/2, know, how you are getting -9.5