SOLUTION: can I get help with this problem? 2(√y)-(√y-3)=(√5+y) √= square root

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Question 99428: can I get help with this problem?
2(√y)-(√y-3)=(√5+y)
√= square root
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(√y)-(√y-3)=(√5+y)
First square all terms to get rid of square roots;
%282sqrt%28y%29%29%5E2-%28sqrt%28y-3%29%29%5E2=%28sqrt5%2By%29%5E2
4y-y-3=5+y
3y-3=5+y
3y-y=5+3
2y=8
y=4
:)