SOLUTION: 5√5x+1 =5√3x I don't understand .. I'm supposed to solve 4 x.. I need help.. thank you!

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Question 607026: 5√5x+1 =5√3x
I don't understand .. I'm supposed to solve 4 x.. I need help.. thank you!

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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5√5x+1 = 5√3x
Assuming the problem is:
5sqrt%285x%2B1%29+=+5sqrt%283x%29
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divide both sides by 5, results:
sqrt%285x%2B1%29+=+sqrt%283x%29
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Square both sides
5x + 1 = 3x
5x - 3x = -1
2x = -1
x = -1%2F2
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There is no solution, the value for x gives negative values inside the radicals