Question

What is the solution to the equation below?
√√5x-2-1-3

Answer 1

C. x = 18/5

Explanation:

You want the solution to √(5x -2) -1 = 3.

Solution

Add 1 to isolate the radical.

√(5x -2) = 4

Square both sides.

5x -2 = 16

Add 2, then divide by 5.

5x = 18

x = 18/5