SOLUTION: Can someone Solve the equation using the zero factor property? Thanks! 25y^2+4=20y

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Question 76432: Can someone Solve the equation using the zero factor property? Thanks!
25y^2+4=20y
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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25y^2 + 4 = 20y
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Subtract 20 from both sides, arrange as a quadratic equation:
25y^2 - 20y + 4 = 0
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Looks like a perfect square (25 & 4 are perfect squares), factors easily to:
(5y - 2)(5y - 2) = 0
5y = +2
y = 2/5