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81p² + 5 = 41
how do I solve by square roots



User Mridula
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Answer:

p = ±
(2)/(3)

Explanation:

Given

81p² + 5 = 41 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

81p² = 36 ( divide both sides by 81 )

p² =
(36)/(81) ( take the square root of both sides )

p = ±
\sqrt{(36)/(81) }

= ±
(√(36) )/(√(81) ) = ±
(6)/(9) = ±
(2)/(3)

User Kieran Quinn
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