document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1068950>Question 1068950</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have no clue how to start, solve or express my answer in a+-bi. I have no idea if I'm supposed to foil first or set it equal to zero, Please Help! Solve the equation and express your answer in a+-bi form: <IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=++x%28x+-+8%29+=+-17++ ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"++x%28x+-+8%29+=+-17++\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" >\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula.\r<BR>\n" );
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