Answer
$x=-22$
Work Step by Step
Square both sides of the equation to obtain:
$3-x=5^2
\\3-x=25$
Subtract 3 on both sides of the equation to obtain:
$3-x-3=25-3
\\-x=22$
Multiply $-1$ to both sides to obtain:
$-x(-1) = 22(-1)
\\x=-22$
College Algebra (10th Edition)
by Sullivan, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321979478
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-947-6
Chapter 5 - Section 5.6 - Complex Numbers; Quadratic Equations in the Complex Number System - 5.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 395: 50
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