SOLUTION: Please help me solve {{{x^2+7x-11=0}}} The hint tells me to type a simplified fraction. Type exact answers, using radicals as needed. Rationalize all denominators. Express complex

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Question 208565: Please help me solve x%5E2%2B7x-11=0
The hint tells me to type a simplified fraction. Type exact answers, using radicals as needed. Rationalize all denominators. Express complex numbers in terms of i. Use commas to separate as needed.
Then I need to find the x-intercepts of f%28x%29=x%5E2%2B7-11
Thank you so much
Missy

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Please help me solve x%5E2%2B7x-11=0
Use the quadratic formula to get:
x = [-7 +- sqrt(49 - 4*1*-11)]/2
x = [-7 +- sqrt(93)}/2
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The hint tells me to type a simplified fraction. Type exact answers, using radicals as needed. Rationalize all denominators. Express complex numbers in terms of i. Use commas to separate as needed.
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Then I need to find the x-intercepts of f%28x%29=x%5E2%2B7-11
Let x^2 + 7x -11 = 0
Solve for x and you will get the same answers as
I did when I used the quadratic formula.
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Stan H.
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