SOLUTION: using the quadratic formula use it to find the roots of the equation 6x^2+12x=-5

Question 437475: using the quadratic formula use it to find the roots of the equation 6x^2+12x=-5
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

First put your equation into standard form:

The quadratic formula

gives the solutions to

First determine the coefficient values by inspection:

, and

Then substitute the values into the quadratic equation:

All that is left is a little arithmetic. In the event the radicand is not a perfect square, leave the answer in simplified radical form for the exact answer.

John

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