SOLUTION: Solve by using quadratic formula 3x2 – 5x + 1 = 0

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Question 279900: Solve by using quadratic formula 3x2 – 5x + 1 = 0
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3x2 – 5x + 1 = 0
x+=+%28-b+%2B-+sqrt%28+b%5E2-4%2Aa%2Ac+%29%29%2F%282%2Aa%29+
x=(5+-sqrt[-5^2-4*3*1])/2*3
x=(5+-sqrt[25-12])/6
x=(5+-sqrt13)/6
x=(5+-3.61)/6
x=(5+3.61)/6
x=8.61/6
x=1.434 ans.
x=(5-3.61)/6
x=1.39/6
x=.232 ans.