SOLUTION: How do I solve this nonlinear equation with inputs? I don't understand how to do it. Please explain it so I understand. Thanks y = 8 – x^2

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Question 320396: How do I solve this nonlinear equation with inputs? I don't understand how to do it. Please explain it so I understand. Thanks
y = 8 – x^2
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = 8 – x^2
IF this is a linear equation then:
y=-x^2+8
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-6%2C+5%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+-x%5E2+%2B8%29+ (graph 300x200 pixels, x from -6 to 5, y from -10 to 10, -x^2 +8).
Values are (0,8), (2.828,0) & (-2.828,0)