SOLUTION: Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation. 7x^2+ 5x+ 8 =0

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Question 116537: Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation.
7x^2+ 5x+ 8 =0
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation.
7x^2+ 5x+ 8 =0
x = [-5 +- sqrt(25-4*7*8)]/14
x = [-5 +- sqrt(-199)]/14
x = [-5 +- i 14.1067]/14
x = [-5+i(14.1067)]/14 or x = [-5-i(14.1067)]/14
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Cheers,
Stan H.