Solve for x

Write the smaller solution first, and the larger solution second.

-x^2-8=-33

x = - 5, 5

Step-by-step explanation:

-x^2-8=-33

Add 8 to each side

-x^2-8+8=-33+8

-x^2 = - 25

Divide each side by - 1

x^2 = 25

Take the square root of each side

sqrt (x^2) = ±sqrt (25)

x = ±5

first you will subtract.

-8 - (-33) = -33+-8=-41

then you will divide 2 into 2 and - 33

then your answer will give you x

-16.5