Answer
$$s=3.25\pm\sqrt3$$
Work Step by Step
We try to get s alone in the equation. Thus, we obtain:
$$3=(3.25-s)^2 \\ 3.25-s =\pm \sqrt3 \\ s=3.25\pm\sqrt3$$
Algebra 2 (1st Edition)
by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie; Kanold, Timothy D.; Stiff, Lee
Published by
McDougal Littell
ISBN 10:
0618595414
ISBN 13:
978-0-61859-541-9
Chapter 4 Quadratic Functions and Factoring - 4.8 Use the Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant - 4.8 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 296: 48
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