SOLUTION: solve for x (quadratic equation) x^2 - x + 8 = 0

SOLUTION: solve for x (quadratic equation) x^2 - x + 8 = 0

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Question 460463: solve for x (quadratic equation) x^2 - x + 8 = 0
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
complete the square
x^2 - x =-8
x^2 - x =-32/4
x^2 - x +1/4=1/4-32/4
(x-1/2)^2=-31/4
x = 1/2 (1+i sqrt(31))
x = 1/2 (1-i sqrt(31))

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