SOLUTION: I'm having problems with working on this problem: Solve by factoring: y^2 + 2y = 8

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Question 610101: I'm having problems with working on this problem:
Solve by factoring:
y^2 + 2y = 8
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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y^2 + 2y = 8
y^2 + 2y - 8=0
(y-2)(y+4) = 0
y =2
y =-4