SOLUTION: Solve by the square root property 25(y+5)^2=81

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Question 743514: Solve by the square root property
25(y+5)^2=81

Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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25%28y%2B5%29%5E2=81
%2825%28y%2B5%29%5E2%29%2F25=81%2F25
sqrt%28%28y%2B5%29%5E2%29=sqrt%2881%2F25%29
abs%28y%2B5%29=9%2F5
y%2B5=9%2F5
or
y%2B5=-9%2F5
Solving the two equations we get
y=-16/5 or y=-34/5