Question 536294
The square root of 5 more than twice a number is 7. Find the number


Let the number be N


Then, based on given info., we have: {{{sqrt(2N + 5) = 7}}}


{{{(sqrt(2N + 5))^2 = 7^2}}} ------ Squaring equation


2N + 5 = 49


2N = 44


N, or number = {{{44/2}}}, or {{{highlight_green(22)}}}


You should be able to do your own check!


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