Asked by knmk

What is the solution of StartRoot x + 2 EndRoot minus 15 = negative 3?
x = 142
x = 232
x = 322
no solution

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Solve √(x + 2) − 15 = −3.

Add 15 to both sides: √(x + 2) = 12.

Square both sides: x + 2 = 144 → x = 142.

Check domain: x + 2 ≥ 0 holds. So x = 142.