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Advanced MathEasyPositive value from a square plus a constant

Advanced Math practice question

For what positive value of y is y² + 9 equal to 25?

Answer: 4

y² = 16, so y = 4.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 5
5 is √25, forgetting to subtract 9.
If you answered 8
8 halves 16.
If you answered 16
16 is y².

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