SOLUTION: How would you solve by factoring this problem? y^(2)=4y+12 Please explain how you got your answer. Thank you

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Question 431184: How would you solve by factoring this problem?
y^(2)=4y+12
Please explain how you got your answer.
Thank you
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y^2-4y-12=0
(y+2)(y-6)