Question

Put the steps in order for solving the equation: x^2+4=53
step 1: _________________
step 2: _________________
step 3: _________________
options:
take the square root of both sides
divide by 4 on both sides
divide by 2 on both sides
subtract 4 from both sides
simplify-you get two rational solutions
add 4 to both sides
simplify-you get two irrational solutions

Answer 1

is the solution rational or irrational?

Answer 2

step 1: subtract 4 from both sides
step 2: take the square root of both sides
step 3: simplify - you get two solutions

Answer 3

The solution is rational.