SOLUTION: solve for x (quadratic equation) x^2 - x + 8 = 0

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Question 460463: solve for x (quadratic equation) x^2 - x + 8 = 0
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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complete the square
x^2 - x =-8
x^2 - x =-32/4
x^2 - x +1/4=1/4-32/4
(x-1/2)^2=-31/4
x = 1/2 (1+i sqrt(31))
x = 1/2 (1-i sqrt(31))