Question

Solve the quadratic equation y2 - 5y = -4 by factoring

Answer 1

add 4 to both sides first.

Answer 2

add the 4 and set it equal to zero. So:
\[y^2-5y+4=0\]

Answer 3

You're next step is to find two numbers(a and b) when multiplied give you -5, but when added result in +4.
Those two numbers will make up: \[(x \pm a )(x \pm b) \]
where a and b are real numbers.

Answer 4

It's the other way around. When you multiply them you get +4 and when you add them you get -5

Answer 5

Thank you so much!