SOLUTION: How do I do problems like this? Solve. √y+16=1 Please help me?

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Question 82245: How do I do problems like this?
Solve.
√y+16=1
Please help me?


Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
√y+16=1
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sqrt(y+16) = 1
Square both sides to get:
x+16= 1
x=-15
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Check your answer:
sqrt(-15+16)=1
sqrt(1)= 1
1=1
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Cheers,
Stan H>