SOLUTION: Solve using the quadratic formula 2x squared -3x -5=0

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Question 957431: Solve using the quadratic formula
2x squared -3x -5=0
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve using the quadratic formula
2x squared -3x -5=0
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2x^2 - 3x - 5 = 0
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x = [-b +-sqrt(b^2-4ac)]/(2a)
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x = [3 +- sqrt(9-4*2*-5)]/(4)
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x = [3 +- sqrt(49)]/4
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x = [3+7]/4 = 5/2
OR
x = [3-7]/4 = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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