SOLUTION: For this question, please show work so I can get a better understanding. Thank you kindly. Solve and check each radical equation: {{{sqrt(2y-1)-1=2}}}

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Question 1072739: For this question, please show work so I can get a better understanding. Thank you kindly.
Solve and check each radical equation:
sqrt%282y-1%29-1=2

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Isolate the radical by adding 1 to both sides
sqrt(2y-1)=3
square both sides
2y-1=9
solve for y
2y=10
y=5 ANSWER
Check to see if it works
sqrt(10-1)-1=2
3-1=2.