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  1. May 11th 2009, 04:59 PM #1
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    quadratic formula

    Write the equation as a quadratic equation in y and use the quadratic formula to solve for y.
    x^2-y^2-2x-4y-4=0
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    Quote Originally Posted by yoman360 View Post
    Write the equation as a quadratic equation in y and use the quadratic formula to solve for y.
    x^2-y^2-2x-4y-4=0
    a = -1

    b = -4

    c = x^2 - 2x - 4

    do it.
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