Brayden is attempting to solve the following radical equation. 3x - 1 = 4

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Brayden is attempting to solve the following radical equation.
√3x – 1= 4
Here is Brayden's work:
Step #1: (√3x-1)=(4)²³
Step #2:
Step #3:
Step #4:
3x - 1
#
=8
+1
3x = 9
3
3
x=3A
Is his work correct or did he make an error?
Brayden's work is correct.
Brayden didn't square 4 correctly on Step #2.
Brayden should have subtracted 3 from both sides on Step #3.
Brayden forgot to put a symbol on Step #2.
Transcribed Image Text:Brayden is attempting to solve the following radical equation. √3x – 1= 4 Here is Brayden's work: Step #1: (√3x-1)=(4)²³ Step #2: Step #3: Step #4: 3x - 1 # =8 +1 3x = 9 3 3 x=3A Is his work correct or did he make an error? Brayden's work is correct. Brayden didn't square 4 correctly on Step #2. Brayden should have subtracted 3 from both sides on Step #3. Brayden forgot to put a symbol on Step #2.
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