document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=278733>Question 278733</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> This question deals with solving the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula.  The question is x^2=18-7X.  I know the formula is ax^2+bx+c=0, A does not equal 0.  I've looked at the formula, but have no idea how exactly to use it.  ANy help would be much appreciated.  Thanks. </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #202838 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=scott8148><B>scott8148(6628)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=scott8148><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=scott8148><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=202838\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> ax^2+bx+c=0 is the general form of a quadratic equation\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "the quadratic \"formula\" is derived by using the \"completing the square\" technique on the general equation\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x = [-b ± sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)] / (2a)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "put the equation in general form (equal to zero) and then plug the resulting values for a, b, and c into the formula </SPAN>\n" );
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