SOLUTION: Solve the following equation by first multiplying both sides by the LCD and then applying the quadratic formula to the result. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest.)
1/2x^2
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Question 449466: Solve the following equation by first multiplying both sides by the LCD and then applying the quadratic formula to the result. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest.)
1/2x^2-1/2x-15/32=0
x = ?
x = ?
Please show me the steps to get the steps.
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
LCD =
Rewrite
Find the roots of the equation by quadratic formula
a= 15, b= 16, c= -16,
b^2-4ac=256+960
b^2-4ac=1216
sqrt(1216)=34.87
x1=(-16+34.87)/ 30
x1= 0.63
x2=(-16 -34.87)/30
x2= -1.7
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