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Solve for y in the following equation.

Solve for y in the following equation.-example-1
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Answer:


y = (z^2 - x)/(2)

Explanation:

Given:


√(x + 2y) = z

Required:

Solve for y (make y the subject of the formula)

SOLUTION:


√(x + 2y) = z

Square both sides


(√(x + 2y))^2 = z^2


x + 2y = z^2

Subtract both sides by x


2y = z^2 - x

Divide both sides by 2


y = (z^2 - x)/(2)

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