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put this solution on YOUR website!solve the equation using quadratic formula x^2-5x-24=0
x = [5+-sqrt(5^2-4*1*-24)]/(2*1)
x = [5 +- sqrt(121)]/2
x = [5 +- 11]/2
x = (5+11)/2 = 8 or x = (5-11)/2 = -3
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The formula is:
x = [-b +- sqrt ( b^2-4ac)]/(2a)
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Stan H.
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put this solution on YOUR website!Question
Can you solve the equation using quadratic formula x^2-5x-24=0 can you please show me the steps so I can do the next one on my own.
Answer:
The standard for of a quadratic equation is,
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For this standard equation, the solution is given by( Quadratic formula)
Given equation is,
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Comparing this equation with the standard equation, you have the values,
Now substitute these values in the quadratic formula.....
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Hope you found the explanation useful.
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Praseena.
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