SOLUTION: I need to solve x in square root of x+3 equals square root 2x+1 Thanks

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Question 35232: I need to solve x in
square root of x+3 equals square root 2x+1
Thanks
Answer by prabhjyot(165) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt%28x%2B3%29=sqrt%282x%2B1%29
Squaring both sides we get
x+3 =2x+1
3-1=2x-x
2=x
hence value of x =2