Question

Solve:
y^2 + 8y + 6 = 0

Answer 1

hi use the quadratic formula on y^2 + 8y + 6 = 0
y=[-8-+sqrt(8)^2 -4(1)(6)]/2(1)
y=[-8-+sqrt(64) -24]/2(1)
y=[-8-+sqrt40]/2(1)
y=[-8-+2sqrt10]/2(1)
y=[-4-+sqrt10]
y=-4-sqrt10 ans
y=-4+sqrt10 ans