SOLUTION: Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation. If necessary, round to the nearest hundredth. 2a^2-46a+252=0

Question 195677: Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation. If necessary, round to the nearest hundredth.
2a^2-46a+252=0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Notice we have a quadratic equation in the form of where , , and

Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for "a"

Start with the quadratic formula

Plug in , , and

Negate to get .

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 Combine like terms.

or Simplify.

So the solutions are or
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