SOLUTION: use the quadratic formula to solve the equation. 2x^2-7x=1

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Question 515472: use the quadratic formula to solve the equation. 2x^2-7x=1
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
    2x² - 7x = 1

Get it in the form ax² + bx + c = 0 by subtracting 1 from
both sides:

2x² - 7x - 1 = 0

Compare to 

ax² + bx + c = 0

a=2, b=-7, c=-1






 


Two solutions:  , 

Edwin
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