SOLUTION: Solve using the quadratic formula {{{ x^2 - 3x - 3 = 5 }}} Thanks in advance for any help that can be given on this.

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Question 44755: Solve using the quadratic formula

Thanks in advance for any help that can be given on this.
Found 2 solutions by Rekham, kdturnage:
Answer by Rekham(3) (Show Source):
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if the generel quadratic equation is given by ax^2+bx+c=0(a=/= 0) then
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-b +_ |/ b^2-4ac
x= -----------------------,
2a
x^2-3x-3=5
=> x^2-3x-8=0

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.. a=1,b=-3,c=-8

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. -(-3) +_ |/ (-3^2-4.1(-8)
.. x= -------------------------
2.1

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3 +_ |/ 41
x= --------------
2

Answer by kdturnage(4) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!