SOLUTION: Could someone help me to solve 2x^2+3x-1 using the quadratic formula which is -b+-(sqrt)b^2-4ac/2a Thanks so much for your help in advance!

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2x^2+3x-1 using the quadratic formula which is -b+-(sqrt)b^2-4ac/2a
Thanks so much for your help in advance!

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve
2x^2+3x-1 using the quadratic formula
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a=2, b=3, c=-1
x=[-3+-sqrt(9-4*2*-1]/4
x=[-3+-sqrt(17)]/4
x=(-3/4)+(sqrt17)/4 or x=(-3/4)-(sqrt17)/4
cheers,
Stan H.

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