Solve 3x^2 – 5x -1 = 0 by using the Quadratic Formula. If necessary, round to the nearest hundredth.

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anonymous · Answer

x=1.85, and -0.18

anonymous · Answer

Could you show me step by step for Solve 3x^2 – 5x -1 = 0 by using the Quadratic Formula. If necessary, round to the nearest hundredth.

oaktree · Answer

With the formula, you have 
$$-5\pm \sqrt{5^{2}-4(3)(-1)} / 2(3)$$

anonymous · Answer

o ok, the formula is negative b plus or minus the square root of b squared minus four times a times c, all of that over two a

anonymous · Answer

yes then simplify the expression in the square root symbol then take the square root, then do what the expression says

anonymous · Answer

Could you show me step by step? Thanks