Question

i cant remember how to solve this problem y^2-8y-4=0

Answer 1

Compare your quadratic equation with \(ax^2+bx+c=0\)
find a,b,c
then the two rots of x are:
\(\huge{\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}}\)

Answer 2

ok, so like how do i start?

Answer 3

the equation is 5y^2-8y-4=0

Answer 4

so whats a,b,c?
can u find those?

Answer 5

but thats just it, how do i find a,b,c?

Answer 6

now?