SOLUTION: Solve each equation or inequality. The square root of 3x-1/2= 4

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Question 1091591: Solve each equation or inequality.
The square root of 3x-1/2= 4
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt%28%283x-1%29%2F2%29=+4...I guess you mean that
sqrt%28%283x-1%29%2F2%29=+4....square both sides
%28sqrt%28%283x-1%29%2F2%29%29%5E2=+4%5E2
%283x-1%29%2F2=+16
3x-1=+16%2A2
3x=+32%2B1
3x=+33
x=+33%2F3
x=+11