SOLUTION: Solve the square root of 3x + 2 = 3 for x

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Question 813750: Solve the square root of 3x + 2 = 3 for x
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sqrt(3x+2)=3
(3x+2)^(1/2)=3
{(3x+2)^(1/2)=3}^2
3x+2=3^2
3x+2=9
3x=9-2
3x=7 , divide both side by 3
3x/3=7/3
x=7/3