SOLUTION: Solve using the principle of zero product (y - 7)(4y + 12)(y + 13) = 0

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Question 268303: Solve using the principle of zero product
(y - 7)(4y + 12)(y + 13) = 0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: Since %28y+-+7%29%284y+%2B+12%29%28y+%2B+13%29+=+0, this means that y-7=0, 4y%2B12=0 or y%2B13=0. Solve each equation for 'y' to get 3 solutions.