Let x1
Solving Quadratic Equations
Solve the quadratic equation 4x2 + 25 = -20x by using the Quadratic Formula. Write
your answers in Exact Form and in Approximate Form (Rounded to three decimal places
as needed). Note that in some cases, the Exact Form and the Approximate Form may be
the same.
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x1 =
-b-√√b² - 4ac
2a
x1 =
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Note: If only one solution exists, x2 will equal DNE
4x² + 25 = -20x
Exact Form
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and x2 =
=
Approximate Form
-b+√b² - 4ac
2a
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x2 =
x2 =
Exact Form
Approximate Form
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