Question

Create a list of steps, in order, that will solve the following equation.
\[3(x+1)^2=108\]
Solution steps:

Answer 1

1. Divide both sides by 3: (x+1)^2 = 36.
2. Take square roots: x+1 = ±6.
3. Solve each linear equation: x+1 = 6 → x = 5; and x+1 = −6 → x = −7.
4. Solutions: x = 5 or x = −7.