SOLUTION: 1. Solve a) √ (5x+2) - 3 = 1 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 752493: 1. Solve
a) √ (5x+2) - 3 = 1
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!
√ (5x+2) - 3 = 1
Add 3 to both sides
√ (5x+2) = 4
square both sides
5X+2=16
subtract 2 from both sides
5x=14
x=14/5 = 2 4/5