SOLUTION: f(x) = 8x2 � 16x � 15 solutions?

Question 1034309: f(x) = 8x2 � 16x � 15 solutions?

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f(x) = 8x2 � 16x � 15 solutions?
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Use the quadratic formula:
x = [16 +- sqrt(16^2-4*8*-15)]/16
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x = [16 +- 27.129]/16
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x = 2.6956 or x = -0.6956
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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