MHB Solving for Y in c=2x^2-xy+2y^2

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The equation c = 2x^2 - xy + 2y^2 is a quadratic in terms of y. To solve for y, one can apply the quadratic formula or complete the square. These methods will help isolate y and find its values based on the given variable x and constant c. Understanding these techniques is essential for solving quadratic equations effectively. Utilizing these approaches will yield the desired solution for y.
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Hi, I am trying to solve for Y in the equation:

c = 2x^2 - xy + 2y^2

Thank you!
 
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shle said:
Hi, I am trying to solve for Y in the equation:

c = 2x^2 - xy + 2y^2

Thank you!

It's a quadratic in $y$. Do you know how to solve such problems?
 
Google "The quadratic formula" or "completeing the square"
 
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