Question

Identify the solution(s) of

`y ^(2) - 2y - 8 = 7`
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Answer 1

y= 5 and -3

Explanation:

subtract 7 from both sides to get y^2-2y-15=0

factor the equation to get (y-5)(y+3)=0

add five on both sides to get y=5 and subtract 3 on both sides to get y=-3