SOLUTION: i was wondering on how to solve this equation x^2-9x-14=0. i know how to solve those problems but there are no factors of -14 that add to -9. So your help is needed!

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Question 133361: i was wondering on how to solve this equation x^2-9x-14=0. i know how to solve those problems but there are no factors of -14 that add to -9. So your help is needed!
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve this equation x^2-9x-14=0.
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When other methods do not work the quadratic
formula always does.
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x = [9 +- sqrt(81-4*-14)]/2
x = [9 +- sqrt(137)]/2
x = [9 + sqrt(137)]/2 or x = [9-sqrt(137)]/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.