SOLUTION: How do you solve the equation x^2-6x-25=0 and write your answer in the form ab+i?

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Question 256119: How do you solve the equation x^2-6x-25=0 and write your answer in the form ab+i?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do you solve the equation x^2-6x-25=0 and write your answer in the form ab+i?
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Use the quadratic formula:
x = [6 +- sqrt(36 - 4*1*-25)]/2
x = [6 +- sqrt(136)]/2
x = [6 +- 2sqrt(34)]/2
x = 3 + sqrt(34) or x = 3 - sqrt(34)
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Cheers,
Stan H.