Question

solve for x:
square root--(4x+1)-- +1=40

dont know how to type the sign square root

Answer 1

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Answer 2

\[\sqrt{4x+1}+1=40\]

Answer 3

yes that is the problem!

Answer 4

subtract 1, square both sides
\[\sqrt{4x+1}=39\]
\[4x+1=39^2=1296\]
\[4x=1295\]
\[x=\frac{1295}{4}\] whatever that is

Answer 5

oh damn i made a mistake!

Answer 6

\[39^2=1521\]

Answer 7

so you get
\[4x+1=1521\]
\[4x=1520\]
\[x=380\]

Answer 8

sorry i squared 36 instead of 39

Answer 9

sweet! it is correct thanks!!

Answer 10

how did u ty[e the square root part?

Answer 11

i am using latex to type. i think you have a symbol palette yes?