Question

Solve the equation.
5x = 2x^2 +1

Answer 1

Move all terms to the left side and set equal to zero. Then set each factor equal to zero.

Exact Form:

x

=

5

+

√

17

4

,

5

−

√

17

4

Decimal Form:

x

=

2.28077640

…

,

0.21922359

…

Explanation:

Answer 2

x= 5/4 + −1/4√17 or x = 5/4 + 1/4√17

Explanation: