Question

How do you solve this (3y+1)^1/2=y-1

Answer 1

Answer: y=-3

Step-by-step explanation:

(number)^1 is just (number)

so (3y+1)^1/2=y-1 is (3y+1)/2=y-1

multiply 2 on both side so get rid of fraction

then 3y+1=2(y-1)

3y+1=2y-2

y=-3