SOLUTION: Express x^2 - 6x + 2 = 0, giving your answer in the form x = p ± √q

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Question 1199992: Express x^2 - 6x + 2 = 0, giving your answer in the form x = p ± √q
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the formula! At least know the general solution formula.

Answer by ikleyn(52887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The problem's formulation is mathematically illiterate.

A normal mathematical formulation would be 

    Express the roots of equation  x^2 - 6x + 2 = 0  in the form x = p ± √q