SOLUTION: Solve the equation. (4y+8)(3y-2)=0 I tried using the quadratic formula but soon releized that was not how I was supposed to answer the problem. Please help.

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Question 401751: Solve the equation.
(4y+8)(3y-2)=0
I tried using the quadratic formula but soon releized that was not how I was supposed to answer the problem. Please help.
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%284y%2B8%29%283y-2%29=0+
the product =0 if the first factor =0 or the second factor =0
%284y%2B8%29=0 or %283y-2%29=0+
4y=-8 or 3y=2+
y=-8%2F4 or y=2%2F3+
y=-2 or y=2%2F3+
Answer: y=-2, y=2%2F3+