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Solve each equation by completing the square.$$y^{2}+8 y+18=0$$
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We can write $y^2 + 8y + 18$ as $(y + 4)^2 - 2$. So, the equation becomes: $$ (y + 4)^2 - 2 = 0 $$ Show more…
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