SOLUTION: Solve for x to the nearest tenth: x^2+x-5=0

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Question 1157306: Solve for x to the nearest tenth: x^2+x-5=0
Answer by ikleyn(52914) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the quadratic formula.

On quadratic formula, see the lessons
    - Introduction into Quadratic Equations
    - PROOF of quadratic formula by completing the square
in this site.