Solve the following quadratic equation by factoring: y^(2)-8y=0

Question

Solve the following quadratic equation by factoring:

`y^(2)`-8y=0

Answer 1

y = 8 or y = 0

Explanation:

Solve for y over the real numbers:

y^2 - 8 y = 0

Factor y from the left hand side:

y (y - 8) = 0

Split into two equations:

y - 8 = 0 or y = 0

Add 8 to both sides:

Answer: y = 8 or y = 0