SOLUTION: Solve the equation by completing the square. y^2+2y+26=0 (Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer using radicals as needed. Express complex numbers in terms of i. Use a c

Question 436856: Solve the equation by completing the square.
y^2+2y+26=0
(Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer using radicals as needed. Express complex numbers in terms of i. Use a comma to separate answers as needed)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the equation by completing the square.
y^2+2y+26=0
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y^2+2y+? = -26+?
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y^2+2y+1 = -26+1
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(y+1)^2 = -25
y+1 = 5i or y+1 = -5i
y = -1+5i or y = -1-5i
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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