SOLUTION: find the value(s) of x for which f(x)=g(x). f(x)=square root (3x)+1 g(x)=x+1

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: find the value(s) of x for which f(x)=g(x). f(x)=square root (3x)+1 g(x)=x+1      Log On


   

Question 153833: find the value(s) of x for which f(x)=g(x).
f(x)=square root (3x)+1
g(x)=x+1
Answer by orca(409) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find the value of x, we need to solve the following equation:
sqrt%283x%29%2B1=x%2B1
sqrt%283x%29=x%29
3x=x%5E2 (Square both sides)
x%5E2-3x=0
x%28x-3%29=0
So x = 0 or x = 3