CPM Homework Help : A2C Problem 5-38

Solve each equation below. Think about rewriting, looking inside, or undoing to simplify the process. Homework Help ✎
1. 3(y + 1)² − 5 = 43

Hint (a):

Look at problem 5-3 for a reminder of these strategies.

Answer (a):

y = 3 or y = −5

Hint (b):

See part (a).

Answer (b):

$\textit{x}=-\frac{99}4{}$

Step 1(c):

Add 3 to both sides.

Step 2(c):

Multiply both sides by y. Then finish solving.

Hint (d):

Start by cubing both sides.