SOLUTION: Please help solve the problem below with brief step-by-step explanation. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance! (5x+1)^(1/2)=6

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Question 686230: Please help solve the problem below with brief step-by-step explanation. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance!
(5x+1)^(1/2)=6

Answer by randyjoseph7(13) About Me  (Show Source):
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(5x+1)^(1/2)=6
√(5x+1)=6
square both sides
5x+1 = 36
5x = 35
5 crosses out and your left with 7
so; x=7