SOLUTION: Solve the equation using the quadratic formula. 2x^2 = 30

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Question 247828: Solve the equation using the quadratic formula.
2x^2 = 30

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The formula is:



But in order to know what , , and are, you have to put your equation into standard form. Standard form is:



Your equation is



Add -30 to both sides



So far, so good, but you don't have a first degree term. That means must be zero!



Now you can see that , , and

Just plug the numbers into the formula and do the arithmetic.

John


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