SOLUTION: Solve x2=-3x+7 using the quadractic formula?

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Question 330422: Solve x2=-3x+7 using the quadractic formula?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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The given equation can be solved using the quadratic formula. I have no idea what a quadractic formula is.

For a quadratic equation in standard form, namely:



the solutions are:



So, put the equation into standard form:




For your equation:

, , and

Just plug the values into the formula and do the arithmetic:




John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it