SOLUTION: What are the solutions for x^2-3x=-5/4?

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Question 872537: What are the solutions for x^2-3x=-5/4?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What are the solutions for
x^2-3x=-5/4?
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Multiply thru by 4 to get:
4x^2 - 3x + 5 = 0
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Use the Quadratic Formula:
x = [3 +- sqrt(9-4*4*5)]/8
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x = [3 +- sqrt(-71)]/8
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x = [3+isqrt(71)]/8 or x = [3-isqrt(71)]/8
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Cheers,
Stan H.