SOLUTION: I have no idea how to solve this question sqrt2y^2 - 3y - 10 = y can someone help me?

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Question 13598: I have no idea how to solve this question sqrt2y^2 - 3y - 10 = y can someone help me?
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i am assuming you mean: sqrt%282%29y%5E2+-+3y+-+10+=+y? If so,

sqrt%282%29y%5E2+-+4y+-+10+=+0

so, you have a quadratic, which either factorises easily or use the quadratic formula... here use the formula, i think.

Good luck.

jon.