SOLUTION: Hi there. Can "x^2 - 10x + 22 = -2" be solved by taking the square root? Can "4x^2 + 8x + 3 = 0" be solved by taking the square root? If so, please show me an explanation. Thank

Question 935526: Hi there. Can "x^2 - 10x + 22 = -2" be solved by taking the square root? Can "4x^2 + 8x + 3 = 0" be solved by taking the square root? If so, please show me an explanation.
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Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 - 10x + 22 = -2
x^2 - 10x + 24 = 0
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the above quadratic equation is in standard form, with a=1, b=-10 and c=24
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to solve the quadratic equation, by using the quadratic formula, copy and paste this:
1 -10 24
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the quadratic has two real roots at:
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answer:
x = 6
x = 4
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4x^2 + 8x + 3 = 0
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the above quadratic equation is in standard form, with a=4, b=8 and c=3
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4 8 3
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the quadratic has two real roots at:
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answer:
x = -0.5
x = -1.5
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