Answer
y=4±3i$\sqrt 2$
Work Step by Step
Original Equation
(y-4)²+18=0
Subtract 18 from both sides
(y-4)²=-18
Take the square root of both sides
y-4=±$\sqrt -18$
Simplify the radical
y-4=±3i$\sqrt 2$
Add 4 to both sides
y=4±3i$\sqrt 2$