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OpenStudy (anonymous):

which of the following is a solution to 6√x+1=24? a)x=17 b)x=5 c)x=-15 d)x=3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

did you try plugging in all your choices and see which one gives you 24=24

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes but i'm lost when it comes to math.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

from the looks of it none of those x values work

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh the answe is x=3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i beleive the x+1 is under the sqrt correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks your a life saver.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yup, then it is x=3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hold on

OpenStudy (anonymous):

kk

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is there a positive 15 choice??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yea

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay, cause i doubled check my work and it is actually x=15 for real this time. I dont see that as a choice though

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Haha okayy thank you again

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