Question

solve the equation symbolically
\[2\sqrt{x-2}+1=5\]

Answer 1

symbolically??

Answer 2

thats what it says lol symbolically

Answer 3

That is a weird word to use
But I suppose it means algebraically
So what we need to do is isolate the radical part

Answer 4

how do you do that?

Answer 5

Subtract 1 on both sides first
Then divide both sides by 2

Answer 6

oh like the equation thats this problem is set up as but using the standard for example with the variables?

Answer 7

ok so write it like this: \[2\sqrt{x-2}+1=5\]
-1 -1

Answer 8

grr that didnt show up right lol