SOLUTION: How do I solve the following equation by the square root method? (3y+6)^2=36

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Question 335894: How do I solve the following equation by the square root method?
(3y+6)^2=36
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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(3y+6)^2=36
Take the sqrt of both sides.
3y+6=6
3y=6-6
3y=0
y=0/6
y=0 ans.
Proof:
(3*0+6)^2=36
6^2=36
36=36