SOLUTION: Solve the equation by completing the square. y^2 +2y = 0

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Question 433038: Solve the equation by completing the square.
y^2 +2y = 0

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Solving the equation by completing the square.
y^2 +2y = 0
(y+1)^2 - 1 = 0
(y+1)^2 = 1 |Taking the square root of both sides of the EQ
y + 1 = ± 1
y = -1 ± 1
y = 0 and y = -2
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