SOLUTION: How would I solve the equation using the quadratic formula? The equation is x^2+10x+22=0 I end up with -10±2√14/2. Can I factor something here? -Mike

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Question 233121: How would I solve the equation using the quadratic formula? The equation is x^2+10x+22=0
I end up with -10±2√14/2. Can I factor something here?

-Mike
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How would I solve the equation using the quadratic formula? The equation is x^2+10x+22=0
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x = [-10 +- sqrt(100 - 4*22)]/2
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x = [-10 +- sqrt(12)]/2
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x = [-10 +- 2sqrt(3)]/2
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x = [-5 +- sqrt(3)]
x = -5+sqrt(3) or x = -5-sqrt(3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.