SOLUTION: (y+6)^2-75=0 solving an equation with exponent using the even root property

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Question 326376: (y+6)^2-75=0 solving an equation with exponent using the even root property
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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(y+6)^2-75=0
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Factor:
(y+6-sqrt(75))(y+6+sqrt(75)) = 0
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(y+6-5sqrt(3))(y+6+5sqrt(3)) = 0
y = (-6+5sqrt(3)) or y = (-6-5sqrt(3))
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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