Edward C. answered 03/05/15
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sqrt(6a+3) - 5 = 4
sqrt(6a+3) = 9
6a + 3 = 81
6a = 78
a = 13
Check:
sqrt(6*13 + 3) - 5 = sqrt(81) - 5 = 9 - 5 = 4.