SOLUTION: Simplify the equation, then solve by the quadratic formula. Use i notation for nonreal complex numbers. {{{3x^2 -4x+4=0}}} 3x^2 -4x = -4 (4/2)^2 = 4 3x^2+4 -4x= Now

Question 264732: Simplify the equation, then solve by the quadratic formula. Use i notation for nonreal complex numbers.

3x^2 -4x = -4
(4/2)^2 = 4
3x^2+4 -4x=
Now I am confused!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

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

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

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 .

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

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