Question 768254
 How do you quadratic formula q2 +6q-7=0 
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a = 1 ; b = 6 ; c = -7
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Formula: 
q = [-b +- sqrt(b^2-4ac)/(2a)
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Your Problem:
q = [-6 +- sqrt(36-4*-7)]/2
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q = [-6 +- sqrt(64)]/2
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q = [-6 +- 8]/2
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q = -14/2 or q = 2/2
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q = -7 or q = 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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