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Question 47465: I have to solve the following where "y" is a real number, and give one or both solutions if there are 2. Then simplify my answer(s) as much as possible.
(y-8)^2-32= 0

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Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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(y-8)~2-32=0 or y~2-16y+64-32=0 or y~2-16y+32-0 or using the quadratic equation we get y=13.657 & y=2.343