Question

how do you solve for x in the equation x(-4x-9)=-2

Answer 1

try multiplying x to (-4x-9) and equate everything to zero

Answer 2

I got -4x^2-9x+2=0 but im having difficulty solving the quadratic

Answer 3

You could use the quadratic formula

Answer 4

\[x=\frac{ -b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac} }{ 2a }\]here your a=-4, b=-9, and c=2
Just plug in the number, and in the end you'll get two values of x

Answer 5

OK THANK YOU for the formula! thats what i was missing:)

Answer 6

Use the discriminant to determine if it'll factor

Answer 7

ohhhhh, ehehehe you're welcome