Nathaniel is using the quadratic formula to solve 0 = x^2 + 5x - 6. Hi

Susan Munoz

Susan Munoz

Answered question

2021-12-04

Nathaniel is using the quadratic formula to solve 0=x2+5x6. His steps are shown below.
Step 1: Gather necessary information. X=b±b24ac2a=а1,b5,с6
Step 2: Substitute. X=5±(5)24(1)(6)2(1)
Step 3: Simplify. X=5±492
What are the solutions to the equation?

Answer & Explanation

Louise Eldridge

Louise Eldridge

Beginner2021-12-05Added 17 answers

Solve question:
X=b±b24ac2a
а=1,b=5,с=6
Substitute
x=5±254(1)(6)2a
=5±25+242
=5±492
x=5±492
x=5±72
x=5±+72,x=572
x=22x=122
x = 1, x = -5
Finally answer is x = 1, x = -5

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