Question

How do you start off this problem..?
2√(x+13)+5=17
(Only the [x+13] is under the square root.)

Answer 1

isloate the [x+13] part

Answer 2

then square it

Answer 3

I thought you'd have to divide everything by 2..

Answer 4

not needed

Answer 5

2√(x+13)+5=17
2√(x+13)=12
√(x+13)=6
x+13=6^2
x=36-13
x=23

Answer 6

So, you first subtracted both sides by 5. Then, divided by 2. Squared both sides. And subtracted 13..

Answer 7

yes