Square root 2x -3 = 5
(solve for x)
would i have to do
2x - 3 = 5
+3 +3
2x = 8 =
4=x?
is this how i do it?

Question

Square root 2x -3 = 5
(solve for x) 
would i have to do
2x - 3 = 5
     +3    +3
2x = 8 = 
4=x? 
is this how i do it?

jenma · Answer

yes, you're right

jenma · Answer

You already answered your question

nick88888888 · Answer

@Jenma ok just making sur ei know how to do it thank you

anonymous · Answer

@Nick88888888 that's not correct. You don't say what's under the square root. you should use parentheses to indicate when typing it out. I'll show you both possible interpretations and you can see the solution based on your starting problem.
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