Question

Sqrt. of x + 1 = 5 for x 4^2 24 no solution

Answer 1

Answer: x = 24

Explanation:

In order to get rid of the square root, you need to square the entire equation. this cancels the square root essntially. So now you have:

`x+1=5^2\\x+1=25\\x=24`

Answer 2

24

Explanation:

`√(x+1)=5`

Square both sides:

`x+1=25`

Subtract 1 from both sides:

`x=24`

Hope this helps!