SOLUTION: Hi guys, I was wondering whether anyone could help me to solve this quadratic equation for x: 3x^2 + 4x - 8 = 0.
Would be most appreciative if you could include steps on how to so
Question 203968: Hi guys, I was wondering whether anyone could help me to solve this quadratic equation for x: 3x^2 + 4x - 8 = 0.
Would be most appreciative if you could include steps on how to solve it also.
Thanks, -Nick. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! solve this quadratic equation for x: 3x^2 + 4x - 8 = 0.
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Use the quadratic formula to get:
x = [-4 +- sqrt(16 - 4*3*-8)]/6
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x = [-4 +- sqrt(112)]/6
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x = [-4 +- 4sqrt(7)]/6
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x = (-2/3) +- (2/3)sqrt(7)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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