SOLUTION: how do i solve 3x^2-5x-8=0 using the quadratic formula

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Question 733212: how do i solve 3x^2-5x-8=0 using the quadratic formula
Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

compare with equation

a= 3 , b= -5 , c= -8

b^2-4ac= 25 + 96
b^2-4ac= 121



x1=( 5 + 11 )/ 6
x1= 2.67

x2=( 5 -11 ) / 6
x2= -1.00

2.67 , -1

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