Solve the equation by using the square root property or completing the square.
-$\mathrm{y}^{2}=12$
A) $\{144\}$
B) $\{6\}$
C) $\{2 \sqrt{3},-2 \sqrt{3}\}$
D) $\{\sqrt{12}\}$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To solve the equation $y^2 = 12$ using the square root property, take the square root of both sides of the equation. This gives $y = \pm\sqrt{12}$, which simplifies to $y = \pm2\sqrt{3}$, since $\sqrt{12} = \sqrt{4 \cdot 3} = 2\sqrt{3}$.

Solve the Equation by Using the Square Root Property or Completing