Question

Solve for x: 3 (square root2-2x)+1=13

Answer 1

x=7

Explanation:

3√(2-2x) + 1 = 13

subtract 1 from both sides

3√(2-2x) = 12

Divide 3 from both sides

√2-2x= 4

square both sides

2-2x = 16

subtract 2 from both sides

2x= 14

x=7