SOLUTION: Give exact and approximate solutions to three decimal places. y^2 - 10y + 25 = 36

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Question 394744: Give exact and approximate solutions to three decimal places.
y^2 - 10y + 25 = 36
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factoring ___ (y - 5)^2 = 6^2

taking square root ___ y - 5 = ±6

y - 5 = 6 ___ y = 11

y - 5 = -6 ___ y = -1