SOLUTION: Use the quadratic formula to solve each equation. x^2=-5/4x+3/2

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Question 62991This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra
: Use the quadratic formula to solve each equation.
x^2=-5/4x+3/2 This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the quadratic formula to solve each equation.
x^2=(-5/4)x+(3/2)
Multiply thru by 4 to get rid of the fractions:
4x^2=-5x+6
4x^2+5x-6=0
a=4,b=5,c=-6
Quadratic forula:
x=[-5+-sqrt(25-4*4(-6)]/8
x=[-5+-sqrt(121)]/8
x=[-5+-11]/8
x=-2 or x=3/4
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Cheers,
Stan H.