SOLUTION: Solve for x: sqrt(3x) - 4 = 2 Please show work so I can understand :)

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Question 639147: Solve for x: sqrt(3x) - 4 = 2
Please show work so I can understand :)
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt%283x%29+-+4+=+2 add 4 to both sides of equation
sqrt%283x%29++=+6 square both sides
3x=36 divide by 3
x=12
Check the answer
sqrt%283%2A12%29-4=2
sqrt%2836%29-4=2
6-4=2
2=2 correct