SOLUTION: Solve by applying the Quadratic Formula; all radicals should be simplified as far as possible. Show your work. x2 = 5 - 8x

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Question 313264: Solve by applying the Quadratic Formula; all radicals should be simplified as far as possible. Show your work.
x2 = 5 - 8x
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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x2 = 5 - 8x
x^2+8x-5=0
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x1 = (-8 + sqrt(64+20)) / 2
x1= 0.58
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x2=(-8 - sqrt(64+20)) / 2
x2= -8.58