Asked by David

What is the solution of StartRoot x + 2 EndRoot minus 15 = negative 3?
x = 142
x = 232
A or B

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A (x = 142).

Work: √(x+2) − 15 = −3 ⇒ √(x+2) = 12 ⇒ x+2 = 144 ⇒ x = 142. Check: √(144) − 15 = 12 − 15 = −3.