Question

Solve the square root of -2x+5=3

Answer 1

$\sqrt{\smash[b]{-2x+5}}=3$

$(\sqrt{\smash[b]{-2x+5}})^2=3^2$

$-2x + 5 = 9$

$-2x = 9 -5=4$

$x = -4/2 = -2$