SOLUTION: How do I solve this equation using the quadratic formula? 3x^2-6x=1

Algebra ->  Quadratic Equations and Parabolas -> SOLUTION: How do I solve this equation using the quadratic formula? 3x^2-6x=1      Log On


   

Question 194266: How do I solve this equation using the quadratic formula?
3x^2-6x=1
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x^2-6x=1
3x^2-6x-1=0
x+=+%28-b+%2B-+sqrt%28+b%5E2-4%2Aa%2Ac+%29%29%2F%282%2Aa%29+
x=(6+-sqrt[-6^2-4*3*-1])/2*3
x=(6+-sqrt[36+12])/6
x=(6+-sqrt48)/6
x=(6+-6.9282)/6
x=(6+6.9282)/6
x=12.9282/6
x=2.1547 ans.
x=(6-6.9282)/6
x=-.9282/6
x=-.1547 ans.