SOLUTION: Please Help. I have a textbook and it takes me through the steps on what I need to do, but I still do not understand exactly why I need to do all these steps. My problem does not c

Question 105812: Please Help. I have a textbook and it takes me through the steps on what I need to do, but I still do not understand exactly why I need to do all these steps. My problem does not come from a textbook that I know of. I only havce the text for guidance. This is my problem: solve quadratic equation by using quadratic formula. x^2-x-6=0 This is what I have done so far, but I know it is not correct. x^2-x-6+6=0+6 x^2-x=6 x=6 If you could help I would greatly appreciate it. And I thank you for your time.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The quadratic formula gives you a formula to solve the equation,

by using

Your equation is already in the form needed to used the quadratic formula.
You just need to match a,b, and c terms between your equation and the example and plug those values in the formula.
For the a term,

Do the same for b anc c and then use the quadratic formula to solve for the roots. Watch your negative signs too.

If you get stuck again, post another question.
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