2m^2+10m+2=0

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2m^2+10m+2=0

anonymous · Answer

solve. try factoring first. if factoring is not possible or is difficult, use quadratic formula.

anonymous · Answer

make your life simpler and start with 
$$m^2+5m+1=0$$

myininaya · Answer

There are no two factors of 1 that have sum 5
so you will have to use the quadratic formula

anonymous · Answer

of course there are.  you will just never find them by guessing

anonymous · Answer

-5plus or minus sqrt 21 over 2?

myininaya · Answer

satellite are you sure about that?
i remember i have a formulated guessing system lol

myininaya · Answer

is that an oxymoron?

anonymous · Answer

yes i am sure, and yes bhruifafn is right

anonymous · Answer

ok fine, a formula for guessing...

anonymous · Answer

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myininaya · Answer

$$x=\frac{-5 \pm \sqrt{25-4}}{2}$$
yes brillant bhrufafn :)

anonymous · Answer

i have a lot of answers to check, thanks for helping guys

myininaya · Answer

I think bhruifafn deserves a medal for having solve the problem himself

anonymous · Answer

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