SOLUTION: Solve for x: sqrt. y^2 - 5y + 16 = y - 1 Please show steps. Thank you.

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Question 761523: Solve for x:
sqrt. y^2 - 5y + 16 = y - 1
Please show steps. Thank you.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt. y^2 - 5y + 16 = y - 1
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Square both sides:
y^2 - 5y +16 = y^2 - 2y + 1
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3y = 15
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y = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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