Question

solve for x. sqrt2x-3 =5

Answer 1

apply the opposite so opposite of sqrt is square.
2x - 3 = 5^2
2x = 5^2 + 3
x = (5^2 + 3)/2
x = you can do this.

Answer 2

square both sides

Answer 3

by squaring both sides you cancel out the square root on the left side.

Answer 4

which just leaves 2x - 3

Answer 5

25+3

Answer 6

x = (5^2 + 3)/2
=(25+3)/2=28/2

Answer 7

got it????????

Answer 8

28/2=14

Answer 9

yes that's right.

Answer 10

ok..is that all?

Answer 11

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Answer 12

do i solve 28/2???

Answer 13

yes, so x=14.

Answer 14

solve for x is like saying what is the value of x

Answer 15

thanks :)

Answer 16

no problem.