SOLUTION: {{{ sqrt( 3x+1 ) + 4 = 5 }}} Hello, can you please help me with this?

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Question 314310: +sqrt%28+3x%2B1+%29+%2B+4+=+5+
Hello, can you please help me with this?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt%283x%2B1%29%2B4=5
sqrt%283x%2B1%29=1

Square both sides:
3x%2B1=1
3x=0
x=0

Check:
sqrt%280%2B1%29%2B4=5 It checks!!

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus