SOLUTION: how do i solve for x in this problem: 3=1/4 square root of 3x + 30?

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Question 96399: how do i solve for x in this problem:
3=1/4 square root of 3x + 30?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt%283x%2B30%29%2F4=3
square both sides. 3x+30/16=9
multiply 16 times both sides. 3x+30=144
subtract 30 from both sides. 3x=114
divide 3 into both sides. x=38
Check:
sqrt%28%283%2A38%29%2B30%29%2F4=3
sqrt%28144%29%2F4=3
12/4=3
EdJones