Question 361342:  Hi, I was wondering if someone could possibly help me. I am supposed to do these homework questions in my Algebra class, but I am having a hard time getting started. I don't know what steps to go through to obtain the answer. The back of the book shows the answers, but that doesn't help me much. I need to show I got to the answer. If anyone could possibly assist me, by showing me how you obtained the answer, I would be forever grateful! :o)  
 
Section 11.2, Pg. 762, #3. 
 
Directions: Solve each equation using the quadratic formula, simplify solutions, if possible. 
 
 
〖2x〗^2-7x=-5    (the first part should read 2x squared)
 
the answer it shows in the back of the book is: {1,5/2}  
 
 
 
 Answer by stanbon(75887)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! a)Find vertex of quadratic  
g(x)=(x-2)^2-1 
Vertex: (2,-1) 
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b) determine the # of x intercepts 
Since the vertex is below the x-axis and since 
the parabola opens upward, it intersects the 
axis at two points. 
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C)graph this quadratic function by 2 points on the parabolax--- 
Solve (x-2)^2-1 = 0 
x-2 = 1 or x-2 = -1 
x = 3 or x = 1 
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Cheers, 
Stan H. 
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