Math Help !
So im doing quadratic equations right now and i need help lol
How do i solve 5(t+3)(t-8)=0
and find the root of y^2-4y-12=0
thanks alot
January 31, 2011
Math Help !
So im doing quadratic equations right now and i need help lol
How do i solve 5(t+3)(t-8)=0
and find the root of y^2-4y-12=0
thanks alot
2 Comments • Newest first
y^2-4y-12=0
(y-6)(y+2)
So y = 6 and y = -2
Just find numbers that multiply to -12 and add to -4. You've learned to factor for a trinomial, right?
could you go into detail? thanks lol