SOLUTION: 8x2 - 2x = 1 and root1 = , root2 = -1/4 Identify a, b, and c. (Hint: you may have to arrange the equation in the form ax2+ bx + c = 0 .) a = , b = , c =

Algebra ->  Radicals -> SOLUTION: 8x2 - 2x = 1 and root1 = , root2 = -1/4 Identify a, b, and c. (Hint: you may have to arrange the equation in the form ax2+ bx + c = 0 .) a = , b = , c =       Log On


   



Question 626504: 8x2 - 2x = 1 and root1 = , root2 = -1/4
Identify a, b, and c. (Hint: you may have to arrange the equation in the form ax2+ bx + c = 0 .)
a = , b = , c =

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8x%5E2+-+2x+=+1

8x%5E2+-+2x+-+1+=+0

So a = 8, b = -2, c = -1

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