SOLUTION: 2. x2 � 2x � 11 = 0 Use the Quadratic Formula to solve each equation.

Question 375527: 2. x2 � 2x � 11 = 0 Use the Quadratic Formula to solve each equation.

Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, ewatrrr:
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

Rewrite as

Add to to get

Multiply and to get .

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

Break up the fraction.

Reduce.

or Break up the expression.

So the solutions are or

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Jim
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Use the Quadratic Formula to solve
x^2 � 2x � 11 = 0

x = 4.464
x = -2.464
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