Homework Help: Algebra

Posted by G on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 6:58pm.

Solving radical Equations

Using \/ for radical sign

6-4\/y=-11

Book says answer is 25.

I do not get this answer and I am not sure what I am doing wrong.

Algebra - bobpursley, Friday, June 6, 2008 at 9:35pm
The book is wrong. If y is 25, sqrt 25 is 5

6-4*5=-14 not -11

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