Question

What are the values of a, b, and c in the equation : 3x^2-2x+5=0

Answer 1

Use the quadratic formula:

a = 3 b = -2 c = 5

x = [-b +- sqr rt (b^2 - 4ac) / 2a

x = [--2 +-sqr rt (4 - 4*3*5) / 2a

x = [2 +- sqr rt (-56) / 6]

x1 = .33333 + 1.2472i

x2 =.33333 - 1.2472i

Explanation: