SOLUTION: I know the answer to this equation but only make it half way through then get stuck (using the abc method)... x^2-6x+5=0

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Question 865208: I know the answer to this equation but only make it half way through then get stuck (using the abc method)...
x^2-6x+5=0
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the "abc" method?

x%5E2-6x%2B5=0

If you want to just use the general solution for a quadratic formula, then you have
x=%286%2B-+sqrt%28%28-6%29%5E2-4%2A1%2A5%29%29%2F%282%2A1%29

x=%286%2B-+sqrt%2836-20%29%29%2F2

x=%286%2B-+sqrt%2816%29%29%2F2

x=%286%2B-+4%29%2F2

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x=1 OR x=5

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I know the answer to this equation but only make it half way through then get stuck (using the abc method)...
x^2-6x+5=0
I think you're referring to the "ac" method.

However, since you claim to have gotten stuck, why don't you show what you've done so far so someone

can point out your mistake to you?