SOLUTION: t^2 +10t + 26 = 0

Question 299452: t^2 +10t + 26 = 0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Notice that the quadratic is in the form of where , , and

Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for "t":

Start with the quadratic formula

Plug in , , and

Square to get .

Multiply to get

Subtract from to get

Multiply and to get .

Take the square root of to get .

or Break up the expression.

or Break up the fraction for each case.

or Reduce.

So the solutions are or
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