SOLUTION: Im stuck on the square root of 3x, minus 7 equals 1. (the minus 7 is not under the square root). I got x=64/3 but not sure if it is right.

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Question 866613: Im stuck on the square root of 3x, minus 7 equals 1. (the minus 7 is not under the square root). I got x=64/3 but not sure if it is right.
Found 2 solutions by mananth, josgarithmetic:
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt%283x%29-7=1

sqrt%283x%29=7%2B1

sqrt%283x%29=8
square both side
3x= 64
x=64/3
you were right

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
square root of 3x, minus 7 equals 1
sqrt%283x%29-7=1
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sqrt%283x%29=1%2B7
sqrt%283x%29=8
sqrt%283x%29sqrt%283x%29=8%2A8, meaning, to square both sides
3x=64
x=64%2F3