SOLUTION: 1. Solve a) √ (3X+1) = 7 Can you please help me out? Thanks so much in advance:) Can you also please show the steps it would really help me understand

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Question 752484: 1. Solve
a) √ (3X+1) = 7
Can you please help me out? Thanks so much in advance:)
Can you also please show the steps it would really help me understand

Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
√ (3X+1) = 7
Square both sides
3X+1 = 49
Subtrat one from both sides
3X = 48
Divide by 3
X=16