SOLUTION: Use the quadratic formula to solve the problem. x^2+4x-3=0

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Question 66879: Use the quadratic formula to solve the problem.
x^2+4x-3=0

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Use the quadratic formula to solve the problem.
x^2+4x-3=0
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Here it is step-by-step. It's probably the most important formula in basic algebra. It will help you a lot down the road if you learn it thoroughly.
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The quadratic formula:

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In this problem, a= 1; b = 4; c =-3

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Divide 2 into -4 & 2 and you have two solutions:
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x = -2 + sqrt(7); in decimal numbers: +0.64575
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x = -2 - sqrt(7); in decimal numbers: -4.64575

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