SOLUTION: Did I do this problem correctly? solve by using quadratic formula x^2-4X-60=0 x=1(-4)+- radical 4^2+4*1*(-60)/2*1

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Question 51365This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra
: Did I do this problem correctly?
solve by using quadratic formula
x^2-4X-60=0
x=1(-4)+- radical 4^2+4*1*(-60)/2*1
This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2-4X-60=0
x=[4+-sqrt(16+4(60)]/2
x=[4+-sqrt256]/2
x=[4+-16]/2
x=10 or x=-6
Cheers,
Stan H.