SOLUTION: solve the equation with the quadratic formula: 9m^2=-2

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Question 201640: solve the equation with the quadratic formula:
9m^2=-2

Answer by jim_thompson5910(13794) About Me  (Show Source):
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Start with the given equation.


Get all terms to the left side.


Notice that the quadratic is in the form of where , , and


Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for "m":


Start with the quadratic formula


Plug in , , and


Square to get .


Multiply to get


Subtract from to get


Multiply and to get .


Simplify the square root (note: If you need help with simplifying square roots, check out this solver)


or Break up the expression.


or Reduce


So the solutions are or