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9. Proofs Using Coordinate Geometry
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Exercise 39 Page 418

Consider the positive and negative solutions when isolating a variable raised to the power of two.

5 and - 5

Practice makes perfect
We will solve the given equation by taking the square roots. Remember to consider the positive and negative solutions.
y^2+10 = 35
y^2 = 25
sqrt(y^2)=sqrt(25)

sqrt(a^2)=± a

y=±sqrt(25)
y=± 5
We found that y=± 5. Thus, there are two solutions for the equation, which are y= 5 and y= - 5.

Checking Our Answer

Checking our answer
We can check our answers by substituting them for y in the given equation. Let's start with y=- 5.
y^2+10=35
( - 5)^2+10? =35
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Simplify
5^2+10? =35
25+10? =35
35=35 âś“
Since 35=35, we know that y=- 5 is a solution of the equation. Let's check if y=5 is also a solution.
y^2+10=35
5^2+10? =35
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Simplify
25+10? =35
35=35 âś“
Again, since 35=35, we know that y=5 is a solution of the equation.