Question

Solve this quadratic equation. Show all work.


4x^2-2x-5=0

Answer 1

x= -b⁺₋ √b²-4ac/2a
x= (-(-2)⁺₋√(-2)²- 4(4)(-5))/2(4)
x= 4 ⁺₋√4+80/8
x= (4⁺₋ 9.165)/8
x= 4+9.165)/8 or x= 4-9.165)/8
x= 1.40 or x= -0.896