Question

$\sqrt{2x - 5} = 7$

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the square root

$\sqrt{2x - 5} = 7$

Step2: Square both sides

$(\sqrt{2x - 5})^2 = 7^2$
$2x - 5 = 49$

Step3: Solve for x

$2x = 49 + 5$
$2x = 54$
$x = \frac{54}{2}$

Answer:

$x = 27$