SOLUTION: i cant solve quadratic equations with fractions! please teach me how! x^2-9x-19/4=0

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Question 810363: i cant solve quadratic equations with fractions! please teach me how!
x^2-9x-19/4=0
Answer by erica65404(394) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiply the whole eqaution by 4 to get rid of the fraction
4x%5E2-36x-19=0
%282x-19%29%282x%2B1%29=0
2x-19=02x%2B1=0
x=9.5x=-.5