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OpenStudy (anonymous):

x^2-3x-1=0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you know how to apply the quadratic formula?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

some what

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay. can you identify a, b and c in the given quadratic equation?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The roots of a quadratic equation is given \[x=\frac{-b-\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}\text{ and }\frac{-b+\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}\] Now identify the values of a, b and c by comparing this equation to yours. Substitute the values back in this and simplify the equations to solve for x.

myininaya (myininaya):

a=1 b=-3 c=-1 just plug em in

OpenStudy (anonymous):

never mind i understand what you are saying so just for get it

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