document.write( "Question 852529: Kurt says that you can take the square root of each side of an equation. Therefore, he says (x+2)^2+(y-5)^2=36 and (x+2)+(y-5)=6 are equivalent equations. Dana says they are NOT. Who is correct? Explain your answer? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #513480 by Alan3354(69443) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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You can take the sqrt of each side, but you have to get it right.\r
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