SOLUTION: Solve using the method of your choice. Simplify if possible. (3x + 5)^2 = 6 thanks for all your help.

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Question 30559: Solve using the method of your choice. Simplify if possible.
(3x + 5)^2 = 6
thanks for all your help.
Answer by Cintchr(481) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+%283x+%2B+5%29%5E2+=+6+ square root both sides
+3x+%2B+5+=+sqrt%286%29+ subtract 5 from both sides
+3x+=+-5+%2B+sqrt%286%29+ divide by 3
+x+=+%28-5+%2B+sqrt%286%29%29%2F3+