SOLUTION: 42w^2-17w=15 What is w? write solution please?

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Question 540849: 42w^2-17w=15 What is w? write solution please?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
42w^2-17w=15 What is w?
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42w^2-17w-15 = 0
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Use Quadratic Formula:
w = [17+-53]/84
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w = 0.83333.. or w = -0.42857....
Cheers,
Stan H.