SOLUTION: This equation includes the rational expression y-2 in the radical form, y-2 -8 and the expression +15=0. I know I need to square everything to remove the radical sign, when you sq

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Question 206883: This equation includes the rational expression y-2 in the radical form, y-2 -8 and the expression +15=0.
I know I need to square everything to remove the radical sign, when you square though is the "8" squared that is infront of the expression.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm not sure I follow you correctly. Is this a rational equation or a radical equation? If you want to use square roots, then use sqrt( ). Please repost to clarify.


Example: to type in sqrt%282%29, type sqrt(2). If you want to use fractions, just use the division bar '/'. So 1/2 means 1%2F2