Question
Solve the equation
y1=−32,y2=32
Alternative Form
y1≈−1.259921,y2≈1.259921
Evaluate
y2×y4=4
Multiply the terms
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Evaluate
y2×y4
Use the product rule an×am=an+m to simplify the expression
y2+4
Add the numbers
y6
y6=4
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
y=±64
Simplify the expression
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Evaluate
64
Write the number in exponential form with the base of 2
622
Reduce the index of the radical and exponent with 2
32
y=±32
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
y=32y=−32
Solution
y1=−32,y2=32
Alternative Form
y1≈−1.259921,y2≈1.259921
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