2+sqrtx+5=4 -->
sqrtx = -3 --> No solution since square root of x will be positive.
5(3x+1)¼=10 -->
(3x+1)¼= 2 -->
(3x + 1) = 8 -->
3x = 7 -->
x = 7/3.
I believe the second one is this....
5(3x+1)¼=10 divide both sides by 5
(3x+1)¼= 2 raise each side to the 4th power
3x + 1 = 16 subtract 1 from both sides
3x = 15 divide both sides by 3
x = 5
Ohh yes, yours makes more sense Phill...was wondering how come there weren't any direct square roots for the 2nd question.