SOLUTION: I do not under stand how to solve quadratic equations and I'am stuck on solving this problem please use simple terms. y=-x2-4x-3 Thank you for all you do!

Question 210968: I do not under stand how to solve quadratic equations and I'am stuck on solving this problem please use simple terms. y=-x2-4x-3 Thank you for all you do!
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can always solve a quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula: but you first have to set y = 0, and, in this problem: a = -1, b = -4, and c = -3.
These values come from looking at the general form of the quadratic equation: so for your equation, we have:
Now substitute the values of a = -1, b = -4, and c = -3 into the quadratic formula above.
Evaluate:

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