SOLUTION: this is the equation : x^2-1/2x=1/3
what i have so far is :
x^2-1/2x+1/16=19/48 and i tried to factor and i got : (x-1/4)^2=19/48
i need help trying to go on from there.
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Question 674465: this is the equation : x^2-1/2x=1/3
what i have so far is :
x^2-1/2x+1/16=19/48 and i tried to factor and i got : (x-1/4)^2=19/48
i need help trying to go on from there.
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, MathTherapy:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2-1/2x=1/3
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x^2 - (1/2)x - (1/3) = 0
Use the Quadratic Formula.
x = [-b +- sqrt(b^2-4ac)]/(2a)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is the equation : x^2-1/2x=1/3
what i have so far is :
x^2-1/2x+1/16=19/48 and i tried to factor and i got : (x-1/4)^2=19/48
i need help trying to go on from there.
------ Taking the square root of both sides
You should be able to calculate the two roots now!!
Send comments and “thank-yous” to “D” at MathMadEzy@aol.com
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