Solve $( y - 5 ) ^ { 2 } = 144$

question 18

Multiple Choice

Solve $( y - 5 ) ^ { 2 } = 144$ by the Square Root Property, if possible.

• A) \(y = 12 , y = - 12\)
• B) \(y = 17 , y = - 7\)
• C) y=139
• D) \(y = - 17 , y = - 7\)
• E)no solutions

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