Question

What is the answer to this?

Answer 1

2x+1=9

Explanation:

`√(2x+1)+5=2`

`√(2x+1)=-3`

`2x+1=9`

If they want you to solve, then you can go farther.

2x=8

x=4

Check for extraneous solutions:

`√(2(4)+1) +5 = 2`