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y^2+6y+5=0
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User Shreyank
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Equation
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y² + 6y + 5 = 0

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Factorize it
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(x + 5)(x + 1) = 0

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Apply the zero product property rule
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x + 5 = 0 or x + 1 = 0

x = -5 or x = -1

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Answer: -5, -1
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User Flashrunner
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Hello there!

y² + 6y + 5 = 0
Let's factor this equation.

(y+1)(y+5) = 0

y + 1 = 0 y + 5 = 0
y = -1 y = -5

So your answers are...
y = -1 , y = -5
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