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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I need help with one more question pleaseee!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\sqrt{b^4/25} =4\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i have to try and solve for b :s

OpenStudy (anonymous):

does it help to know that \(\large \sqrt{\frac{b^4}{25}}=\frac{b^2}{5}\) ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes that helps alot

OpenStudy (anonymous):

don't forget that you are going to get two answers

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do i have to do a Quadratic Formula?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh no much easier than that!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\large \frac{b^2}{5}=4\iff b^2=20\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i guess i should ask first is the square root over the whole fraction, or just in the numerator wasn't quite clear

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\large \sqrt{\frac{b^2}{25}}=4\] is what i was reading is that right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its just the numerator ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes thats right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait b^4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that is what i was asking is it \[\large \sqrt{\frac{b^2}{25}}=4\] or is it \[\large \frac{\sqrt{b^4}}{25}=4\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the second one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok that is different if \[\frac{\sqrt{b^4}}{25}=4\] then \[\sqrt{b^4}=100\]so \[b^2=100\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you solve that in your head, no quadratic formula just make sure to write two answers

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok i got it! thanks c:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yw

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