SOLUTION: how do you solve for b? (b+3)^(1/2)+b^(1/2)=3

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Question 599672: how do you solve for b?
(b+3)^(1/2)+b^(1/2)=3
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ANSWER:
b=-1+square symbol over 2 ,13 should be inside the square symbol

-1- square symbol over 2 ,13should be in square symbol

excuse me but i am not sure how to type in the square symbol
b=-1+13/2,AND -1- 13/2