SOLUTION: Find the value of y: y^2 + 7y + 12 = 0 (squaring is allowed [the check mark roofing a number], fraction is allowed [only in the simplest form], and imaginary is allowed [if

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Question 176794: Find the value of y:
y^2 + 7y + 12 = 0

(squaring is allowed [the check mark roofing a number], fraction is allowed [only in the simplest form], and imaginary is allowed [if necessary])

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the value of y:
y^2 + 7y + 12 = 0
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(y+3)*(y+4) = 0
y = -3
y = -4

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