SOLUTION: Solve the equations using the quadratic formula. Round to the nearest hundredth when necessary. x2

SOLUTION: Solve the equations using the quadratic formula. Round to the nearest hundredth when necessary. x2 - 3x -5 = 0

Question 975626: Solve the equations using the quadratic formula. Round to the nearest hundredth when necessary.
x2 - 3x -5 = 0
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(a/2) [-b +/- sqrt (b^2-4ac)]
(1/2) * 3 +/- sqrt (9+20); sqrt 29=5.385
(1/2) *(3+5.385)= (1/2) (8.385)= 4.20
(1/2) * (3-5.385)=(1/2)(-2.185)= - 1.10

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