SOLUTION: Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation. 2x^2 - 5x = -9 Type a solution set using radicals as needed. Express complex terms in terms of i. Use integers of fractions

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Question 322982: Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation.
2x^2 - 5x = -9
Type a solution set using radicals as needed. Express complex terms in terms of i. Use integers of fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use comma to separate answers.
Thank you so much!!!

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x^2 - 5x = -9
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2x^2 - 5x + 9 = 0
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x = [5 +- sqrt(25-4*2*9)]/4
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x = [5 +- sqrt(-47)]/4
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x = [5+isqrt(47)]4 or x = [5-isqrt(47)]/4
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Cheers,
Stan H.