find the real solution of the following radical equation.

\9\sqrt{a} - 57 = 42\

\a = ?\

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find the real solution of the following radical equation.

\9\sqrt{a} - 57 = 42\

\a = ?\

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Isolate the radical term

Solve for the square root of a

Square both sides to find a

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