Hi y + 10 = y^2-4y+4 y^2 -5y -6 = 0 factoring (y-6)(y+1) = 0 Note:SUM of the outside terms(y) and the inside terms(-6y) = -5y (y-6) = 0 (y+1) = 0 y = -1 |Extraneous, cannot use sqrt(9)≠ -3 CHECKING our Answer***