SOLUTION: Solve the equation by use of the quadratic formula 5a^2+4a=8 please show steps

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Question 1051709: Solve the equation by use of the quadratic formula
5a^2+4a=8
please show steps

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Follow this demonstation lesson:
changing a quadratic equation from general form to standard form - video

Solving the quadratic equation for the unknown variable becomes a very simple process if done from the standard form. You also have a general formula for this result:



That is according to . This is a basic model only. YOUR equation uses variables differently than the basic academic model. YOUR unknown variable is 'a'.

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