SOLUTION: Solve. The square root of y+20=5

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Question 87374: Solve.
The square root of y+20=5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt%28y%2B20%29=5

y%2B20=25 Square both sides

y=5 Subtract 20 from both sides