SOLUTION: quadratic equations; completing the sqaure y^2+2y=2

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Question 475708: quadratic equations; completing the sqaure
y^2+2y=2
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

 completing the square

y^2+2y=2

(y+1)^2 = 2+1

 (y+1)^2 = 3

 y + 1 = ± sqrt(3)

    y = -1 ±  sqrt(3)   y is -2.732,.732