SOLUTION: Use the quadratic formula to solve the equations: 0 = x2 + x - 20 0 = x2 - 5x + 6

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Question 389611: Use the quadratic formula to solve the equations:
0 = x2 + x - 20
0 = x2 - 5x + 6

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
Using the quadratic formula

x^2+x-20 = 0

x = -10/2 = -5 and x = 8/2 = 4
x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0

x = 6/2 = 3 and x = 4/2 = 2



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