SOLUTION: 1. Solve a) 2 = 3√ (2x-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 752491: 1. Solve
a) 2 = 3√ (2x-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!
2 = 3√ (2x-5)
Square both sides
4=9 (2x-5)
Distribute
4= 18x-45
Add 45 to both sides
49 = 18x
Divide by 18
X=49/18