SOLUTION: How do I solve x^2-(k+1)x+k=0 when k is not equal to 1?

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Question 935141: How do I solve x^2-(k+1)x+k=0 when k is not equal to 1?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do I solve x^2-(k+1)x+k=0 when k is not equal to 1?
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Use the Quadratic formula::
x = [(k+1)+-sqrt((k+1)^2-4)]/2
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x = [k+1 +-sqrt(k^2+2k-3)]/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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