SOLUTION: Solve for the variable: ((square root of)j) - 4 = -1 a) 9 or -9 b) -9 c) 9 d) no real solution e) none of these

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Question 64285: Solve for the variable: ((square root of)j) - 4 = -1
a) 9 or -9
b) -9
c) 9
d) no real solution
e) none of these
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrtJ-4=-1
SQRTJ=4-1
SQRTJ=3 SQUARING BOTH SIDES WE GET
J=+/-9