SOLUTION: sqrt(y+3)-1=6 How do I simplify this problem? I am lost please help

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Question 335972: sqrt(y+3)-1=6
How do I simplify this problem? I am lost please help

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Add 1 to both sides.


Combine like terms.


Square both sides


Square to get


Square 7 to get 49.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is


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