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Solve.
a + 1 = Vb + 1 for b.

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Answer:

b = a² + 2a

Explanation:

a + 1 = √(b + 1)

(a + 1)² = b + 1 (Square both sides)

a² + 2a + 1 = b + 1 (Expand left side)

a² + 2a = b (Subtract 1)

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