SOLUTION: Dear Math. Tutor I am needing some assistance please. Stermine the number of real solutions of -x^2-6x-12=0 (I got 2, not sure if thats correct)?? Use the quadratic formula t

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Question 874521: Dear Math. Tutor I am needing some assistance please.
Stermine the number of real solutions of -x^2-6x-12=0 (I got 2, not sure if thats correct)??
Use the quadratic formula to find the exact values of the real solutions, if they exist. Give the solution set.
Use a calculator to find approximation for the answers. Round your answers to the nearest thousandth.

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Fombitz:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simpler to multiply left and right members by and have . The general solution contains an expression, , being value of . The equation has two complex solutions with imaginary parts.

You can use the general solution formula without (assuming) further guidance.

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can always check your answer in the original equation.



False, so no it's not a solution.









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