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Question 362072: I am in serious need of help with quadratic equations. If someone could be so kind as to show me the exact steps I need to solve the problem below, I would be most thankful.
11.3, #2
Directions: Use the quadratic formula to solve equation.
x^2+12x+19=0 (should be x squared)
The answer I have that was obtained from my book is: {-6 ,±√17}
But, I don't understand how they get to this answer. I am thankful for your help!

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