SOLUTION: Solve for x: {{{ 4 sqrt( 2x+1 )-5=-1 }}}.

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Question 1006836: Solve for x:
+4+sqrt%28+2x%2B1+%29-5=-1+.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Isolate the radical if possible and square both sides.

4sqrt%282x%2B1%29=-1%2B5
4sqrt%282x%2B1%29=4
sqrt%282x%2B1%29=1
2x%2B1=1%5E2
2x%2B1=1
x=0