Factor the trinomial, and solve the equation first. x^(2) - 2x - 2

Question

Factor the trinomial, and solve the equation first.


`x^(2)` - 2x - 2

Answer 1

The trinomial is not factorable with rational numbers but can be answered using the quadratic formula : (-b±√(b^2-4ac))/2a. The answer would be 1 ± (plus or minus)
`√(3) \\` (radical 3).

Explanation:

I recommend studying the quadratic formula and remembering it. It can ALWAYS be used to solve any quadratic, rationally factorable or not. When in doubt with completing the square or factoring, fall back on the quadratic equation.

Answer 2

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