Question

Solve the equation using the quadratic formula.
y2-8y + 17 = 0
The solution set is

Answer 1

Explanation:

Formula is:

x=(-b± √b^2-4ac)/2a

a= 1

b= -8

c= 17

x= (-(-8)±√64-4(1)(17))/2

x= (8±√-4)/2

now

x1= (8+√-4)/2

x2=(8-√-4)/2