SOLUTION: 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

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Question 1068950: 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: ++x%28x+-+8%29+=+-17++

Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula.

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Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):