Question

Quadratic equation help: x^2-5x-6=0

how is the (1/2b)^2 supposed to work out in this equation?

Answer 1

The quadratic equation is defined as \(\huge x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}\)
when given: \(\large ax^2+bx+c\)

Answer 2

the ( 1/2) ^2 is only used for completing the square

Answer 3

@Luis_Rivera that's the homegirl!!!! help a nikkuh out!!

Answer 4

I have no idea, my teacher has a weird way of teaching. His rules to follow are: divide to make first coeffecient =1, 1/2b)^2 for complete square, eliminate fractions, factor left/simplify right, followed by square root prop. :3

Answer 5

i knew it !!

Answer 6

are you solving for \(\large "x"\) ?

Answer 7

@UnkleRhaukus