Question

Solve the equation using the quadratic formula.

2x^2 = -12x - 3

Answer 1

arrange the equation
2x^2 = -12x - 3 to

2x^2 +12x + 3=0 where a=2, b=12 and c=3
ax^2 +bx + c=0 use the quadratic formula

\[x=\frac{ -b -+\sqrt{b ^{2}-4ac}}{ 2a }\]