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$\sqrt {3x+1} +2=0$
$\sqrt {3x+1} =-2$
$(\sqrt {3x+1})^2 =(-2)^2$
$3x+1=4$
$3x=3$
$3x/3=3/3$
$x=1$
$\sqrt {3x+1} +2=0$
$\sqrt {3*1+1} +2=0$
$\sqrt {4} +2=0$
$2+2=0$
$4=0$ (false)
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 10 - Section 10.6 - Radical Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 728: 27
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