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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve for a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\sqrt{3a-5}+7=2\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the root? If there is no root, choose none. -10 10 none

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Subtract 7 from both sides.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\sqrt{3a-5}=-5\]

OpenStudy (mertsj):

So now the equation says that the POSITIVE square root of 3x-5 = NEGATIVE 5. Is that possible?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no

OpenStudy (mertsj):

So there is no solution.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so its none thanks

OpenStudy (mertsj):

yw

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