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OpenStudy (danieladiaz5):

Given the equation Square root of 2x plus 1 = 3, solve for x and identify if it is an extraneous solution. ----- Need help!

OpenStudy (welshfella):

sqrt(2x = 1) = 3 first step is to square both sides

OpenStudy (mathmale):

Please carry out the following operations: \[[\sqrt{2x+1}~]^2=[3]^2\]

OpenStudy (mathmale):

Next, solve the resulting equation for x.

OpenStudy (mathmale):

How many solutions have you found? Substitute this solution / these solutions back into the original equation. Is it now true or false?

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