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\sqrt{2x-1}=y
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
2x-1=y^{2}
Square both sides of the equation.
2x-1-\left(-1\right)=y^{2}-\left(-1\right)
Add 1 to both sides of the equation.
2x=y^{2}-\left(-1\right)
Subtracting -1 from itself leaves 0.
2x=y^{2}+1
Subtract -1 from y^{2}.
\frac{2x}{2}=\frac{y^{2}+1}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=\frac{y^{2}+1}{2}
Dividing by 2 undoes the multiplication by 2.