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Procedural Steps for Radical Equations

A facility maintenance technician is using the equation 2x1=7\sqrt{2x - 1} = 7 to determine the maximum load capacity for a structural support. According to the standard four-step procedure for solving radical equations, what specific mathematical operation must be performed on both sides of the equation in Step 2 to eliminate the square root?

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