Solve for "X" when the problem is x squared - 4x-2=0

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anonymous · Answer

Is it $-4x^2$ or just $4x^2$

anonymous · Answer

you can use the quadratic formula

         -b +/- root(b^2 - 4ac)
x = -----------------------
                     2a

anonymous · Answer

HI! Sorry I just now found this.  It is x squared-4x

anonymous · Answer

So, no $$^{4x2}$$

anonymous · Answer

is it $$x ^{2} - 4x - 2 = 0$$  ???

anonymous · Answer

Yes!

anonymous · Answer

lol, that's much different.

anonymous · Answer

Ya, I am not good at typing math problems.

anonymous · Answer

then use the quadratic formula that i suggested above...

for your question a = 1, b = -4 and c = -2

substitute in formula and you will get yr ans

anonymous · Answer

Thank you so veru much!  That is it!  God bless you for your help!

anonymous · Answer

i suggest you use the EQUATION box below
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anonymous · Answer

To write it next time?  Ya, I agree!

anonymous · Answer

thx !!!! n u r always welcome......

anonymous · Answer

Umm, ok, so I am back:)  When we get down to $$x=4\pm \sqrt{16+8} all divided by 2$$ we are not sure what to do next.