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What is the solution to the equation below?
12 + square root 1 - 5x = 18

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Answer:


x = -7

Step-by-step explanation:


  • 12 + √(1-5x) =18


  • √(1-5x)= 18-12


  • √(1-5x)= 6


  • 1-5x= 6^2


  • 1 -5x = 36


  • -5x = 36-1


  • -5x =35


  • x = -7
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