SOLUTION: 2x^2-4y^2-12y=18

Question 753943: 2x^2-4y^2-12y=18
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start this way:

Prepare to Complete the Square on the y:

The term to complete the square is

which gives you something factorable on the left side...
...
Can you finish from there?
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