SOLUTION: hello, The solution 5 3 1. x = — ± — means 2 2 a. 1 1 x = 2 — and x = 1 — 2 2 b. x =

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Question 879492: hello,
The solution
5 3
1. x = — ± — means
2 2

a. 1 1
x = 2 — and x = 1 —
2 2

b. x = 1 and x = 4

c. x is a radical

d. none of the above
2. The first derivative of a quadratic equation, when set equal to zero,
allows for the determination of
a. the direction of upward or downward bending of the parabola
b. the slope at any point on the curve
c. the maximum or minimum y-coordinate
d. the maximum or minimum x-coordinate



Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1) x = 5/2 ± 3/2
x = -1, x = 4
2)The first derivative of a quadratic equation, when set equal to zero,allows for the determination of:
d. the maximum or minimum x-coordinate