SOLUTION: how do u figure an equation like this (1/3)y2+12=5(3)

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Question 411213: how do u figure an equation like this (1/3)y2+12=5(3)
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/3y^2+12=15
1/3y^2=3
y^2=3*3/1
y^2=9
y=3