SOLUTION: how can u solve this 1.) 2 (sqrt of x+4) = 5 2.) 3t (sqrt of x-1) = 5

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1.) 2 (sqrt of x+4) = 5
2.) 3t (sqrt of x-1) = 5

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Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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square both sides
x+4 = 25/4
multiply by 4
4x+16=25
4x=25-16
4x=9
x=9/4

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.
==> divide both sides by 2
==> square both sides to "undo" the square root

x+4 = ==> subtract 4 from both sides
x =
...
2. if you are solving for x
==> divide both sides by 3t
==> square both sides

x - 1 =
x =
.....................
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