SOLUTION: Solve {{{7x^2-9=16}}} using the quadratic formula, writing the answer as a simplified radical expression.

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Question 48976: Solve using the quadratic formula, writing the answer as a simplified radical expression.
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
[Set the equation equal to zero by subtracting 16 from both sides]
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[Add the term (0x) to make it easier to work with]
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a=7
b=0
c=-25
[Plug-in the values]

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[Simplify]
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x = +26.4575/14 = 1.8898
x = -26.4747/14 = -1.8898

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