Answer:
x=12
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve for the variable, we must isolate the variable, which is x.
[tex]\sqrt{x+4} -3=1[/tex]
3 is being subtracted from the square root of x+4. The inverse of subtraction is addition. Add 3 to both sides of the equation.
[tex]\sqrt{x+4} -3+3=1+3[/tex]
[tex]\sqrt{x+4} =1+3[/tex]
[tex]\sqrt{x+4} =4[/tex]
The square root of x+4 is being taken. The inverse of a square root is a square. Square both sides of the equation.
[tex](\sqrt{x+4})^2 =4^2[/tex]
[tex]x+4=4^2[/tex]
Evaluate the exponent.
4^2= 4*4=16
[tex]x+4=16[/tex]
4 is being added to x. The inverse of addition is subtraction. Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation.
[tex]x+4-4=16-4[/tex]
[tex]x=16-4[/tex]
[tex]x=12[/tex]
The solution to this equation is x=12.
