Answer
$\sqrt {2(-2)+13}-(-2)-5=0$
$\sqrt 9+2-5=0$
$3-3=0$
$0=0$
Work Step by Step
$\sqrt {2x+13}-x-5=0$
When graphing, the $x$-intercept is $-2$. Simply plug this value into the equation to check the solution.
$\sqrt {2(-2)+13}-(-2)-5=0$
$\sqrt 9+2-5=0$
$3-3=0$
$0=0$
