SOLUTION: Nine more than a number squared is 25. Write an equation that can be used to find the unknown number, y. (9y)2=25 I am unsure how to solve this problem.

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Question 98749: Nine more than a number squared is 25. Write an equation that can be used to find the unknown number, y.
(9y)2=25
I am unsure how to solve this problem.



Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Nine more than a number squared is 25
x^2+9 = 25
x^2=16
x^2-16=0
(x-4)(x+4)=0
x=4 or x=-4
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(9y)2=25
(9y)2-25=0
(9y-5)(9y+5)=0
9y-5= 0 or 9y+5=0
y= 5/9 or y=-5/9
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Cheers,
Stan H.