SOLUTION: Not sure how to solve for y; (3y-1)^(2) =5

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Question 715029: Not sure how to solve for y; (3y-1)^(2) =5
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

(Edited to permit reading symbolism more easily)

Taking square roots to start, there will be two kinds; one positive and one negative:



OR





Final Answer: or

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