Explanation

To solve the equation sqrt(x + 3) = 2,

we need to isolate x by getting rid of the square root.

Given equation:

sqrt(x + 3) = 2

Square both sides to eliminate the square root:

(x + 3) = 2^2

x + 3 = 4

Subtract 3 from both sides to solve for x:

x = 4 - 3

x = 1