SOLUTION: solve by applying the quadratic formula; all radicals should be simplified as far as possible. show your work. {{{9x^2+4x-5=0}}} I could use some help with this problem ple

Question 335940: solve by applying the quadratic formula; all radicals should be simplified as far as possible. show your work.

I could use some help with this problem please.

Thank you
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

Square to get .

Multiply to get

Rewrite as

Add to 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

If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com

Also, feel free to check out my website.

Jim
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