Question

Solve by taking square roots.
(y + 5)2 − 50 = 0

Smaller number is _____________
Larger number is _______________

Answer 1

Assuming the problem is:
(y+5)^2 - 50 = 0;

You get:
(y+5)^2 = 50
(y+5) = sqrt(50)
y+5 = +/- 7.07
y = 2.07 or -12.07