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Technical Documentation of Quadratic Solutions

You are assisting in the creation of a technical training manual for new quality control technicians. One section of the manual requires a detailed explanation of how to solve the equilibrium equation (y8)2=0(y - 8)^2 = 0 using the Zero Product Property. Write an entry for the manual that describes the step-by-step process for solving this equation. Your explanation must include:

  1. How to rewrite the squared binomial as a product.
  2. How to apply the Zero Product Property to the resulting factors.
  3. The final numerical solution for yy.
  4. A definition of the term 'double root' as it relates to this specific equation.

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