Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1118583191
ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 3 - Quadratic Functions - Exercises for Skills for Factoring - Page 135: 84

Answer

$$y=-2+\sqrt{6},\:y=-2-\sqrt{6}$$

Work Step by Step

Solving the equation, we find: $$ y=\frac{-4\pm \sqrt{4^2-4\cdot \:1\left(-2\right)}}{2\cdot \:1} \\ y=-2+\sqrt{6},\:y=-2-\sqrt{6}$$
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