Answer
$x=24$
Work Step by Step
$\sqrt (x+1)=5$
Raise the equation to the power of 2:
$x+1=25$
$x=24$
Check the solution by substituting x for 24:
\sqrt 25=5
5=5
The solution $x=24$ is correct.
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: 4
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