SOLUTION: Find the zeros (roots) of the quadratic equation. x^2 + 8x - 20 = 0

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Question 831830: Find the zeros (roots) of the quadratic equation. x^2 + 8x - 20 = 0
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x^2 + 8x - 20 = 0
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the above quadratic equation is in standard form, with a=1, b=8, and c=-20
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the quadratic has two real roots at:
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answer:
x = 2
x = -10
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