Question

Violet was carrying around the steps to solve Square root of 3x plus 1 = 4. On her way through the Math Factory, Violet dropped them and they mixed with other steps. Put the correct steps in order to solve Square root of 3x plus 1 = 4.

A. Subtract 1 from both sides B. Subtract 4 from both sides C. Square root both sides
D. Square both sides E. Divide by 3 from both sides F. Divide by 4 from both sides
First A, then E, then D
First D, then B, then A
First D, then A, then E
First C, then E, then A

Answer 1

First, square both sides (d.) leaving 3x + 1 = 16
Second, subtract 1 from both sides (a.) leaving 3x = 15
Third, divide by 3 from both sides (e.) leaving x = 5
Answer: First D, then A, then E