Question
Solve the equation
Solve for y
Solve for z
y=∣z∣4y=−∣z∣4
Evaluate
y2z2=16
Rewrite the expression
z2y2=16
Divide both sides
z2z2y2=z216
Divide the numbers
y2=z216
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
y=±z216
Simplify the expression
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Evaluate
z216
To take a root of a fraction,take the root of the numerator and denominator separately
z216
Simplify the radical expression
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Evaluate
16
Write the number in exponential form with the base of 4
42
Reduce the index of the radical and exponent with 2
4
z24
Simplify the radical expression
∣z∣4
y=±∣z∣4
Solution
y=∣z∣4y=−∣z∣4
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