SOLUTION: How do i find the straight line represented by this equations. Ysquared-16=0

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: How do i find the straight line represented by this equations. Ysquared-16=0      Log On


   



Question 725355: How do i find the straight line represented by this equations. Ysquared-16=0
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


You can't. The solution set of the given equation is two straight lines.

Either factor the difference of two squares, or add 16 two both sides and take the square root -- remembering to consider both roots. The result will be two equations, each representing a horizontal line.

John

Egw to Beta kai to Sigma
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
The Out Campaign: Scarlet Letter of Atheism