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Question 149085: I'm not sure if this problem is in the right section, but my teacher says that this problem pertains to real numbers.

Find a value of "y" for which the expression "(1 - y)(3 - y)(6 - y) = 18" becomes true.

Many thanks in advance.: I'm not sure if this problem is in the right section, but my teacher says that this problem pertains to real numbers.

Find a value of "y" for which the expression "(1 - y)(3 - y)(6 - y) = 18" becomes true.

Many thanks in advance.
Answer by nerdybill(1051) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = 0
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To check, plug it back in:
(1 - y)(3 - y)(6 - y) = 18
(1 - 0)(3 - 0)(6 - 0) = 18
(1)(3)(6) = 18
18 = 18