SOLUTION: solve each radical equations.check sqrt(y+10)=y-2

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Question 484360: solve each radical equations.check
sqrt(y+10)=y-2
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Square both sides:



Collect like terms:



Factor:



Hence, or

But you have to check both potential solutions in the original equation. Discard any or all solutions that do not result in a true statement when substituted into the original equation. Hint: represents the POSITIVE square root ONLY.

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