Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Section 11.3 - Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods - Exercise Set - Page 790: 73

Answer

$y=-3i, 3i, 1$

Work Step by Step

$y^3+9y-y^2-9=0$ $y^3-y^2+9y-9=0$ $y^2(y-1)+9(y-1)=0$ $(y^2+9)(y-1)=0$ $y^2+9=0$ $y^2=-9$ $\sqrt {y^2} =\sqrt {-9}$ $y =\sqrt {9*-1}$ $y= \sqrt 9 *\sqrt {-1}$ $y=±3i$ $y-1=0$ $y=1$
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