document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=362072>Question 362072</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I am in serious need of help with quadratic equations. If someone could be so kind as to show me the exact steps I need to solve the problem below, I would be most thankful. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "11.3, #2\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Directions: Use the quadratic formula to solve equation. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x^2+12x+19=0 (should be x squared) \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The answer I have that was obtained from my book is: {-6 ,±&#8730;17}<BR>\n" );
document.write( "But, I don't understand how they get to this answer. I am thankful for your help!  </SPAN>\n" );
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