SOLUTION: Solve the equation. (y-3)^2=-49 I have gotten to y^2-3^2=-49.

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Question 487353: Solve the equation.
(y-3)^2=-49
I have gotten to y^2-3^2=-49.
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28y-3%29%5E2=-49...square root (both sides)
sqrt%28%28y-3%29%5E2%29=sqrt%28-49%29
y-3=sqrt%28-1%287%5E2%29%29
y-3=+-7i
highlight%28y=3%2B7i%29
or
highlight%28y=3-7i%29