SOLUTION: 1. Solve a) √ (2x+7) = 5 Can you please help me out? Thanks so much in advance:) Can you please show the steps it would really help me understand:)

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Question 752485: 1. Solve
a) √ (2x+7) = 5
Can you please help me out? Thanks so much in advance:)
Can you 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!
√ (2x+7) = 5
Square both side
2X+7=25
Subtract 7 from both sides
2x=18
Divide both sides by 2
X=9