solve for y, x=y^2+2

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x = y² + 2

To get the y-term alone on one side, subtract 2 from both sides:

x - 2 = y²

Take the square root of both sides; remember to use the ± sign:

± √(x - 2) = y

geno3141 Nov 7, 2014

geno3141 · Answer 1 · 2014-11-07T12:13:54

x = y² + 2

To get the y-term alone on one side, subtract 2 from both sides:

x - 2 = y²

Take the square root of both sides; remember to use the ± sign:

± √(x - 2) = y