I can't figure out how to factor this quadratic equation ):

I need to find the solution(s) to 2x^2 + x - 5 = 0

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I can't figure out how to factor this quadratic equation ):

I need to find the solution(s) to 2x^2 + x - 5 = 0

anonymous · Answer

I was trying to factor it but I really can't figure it out.

anonymous · Answer

It is not factorable.

Use quadratic formula or completing the square to solve for x.

anonymous · Answer

Ohhh okay, hold on I'm gonna do that on some scrap paper and I'll tell you what I get

anonymous · Answer

I got$$\frac{ -1\pm \sqrt{41} }{ 4 }$$but I'm not sure how to simplify it from there... I can't find any perfect square values to divide 41 by.

anonymous · Answer

You cant break down sqrt(41)..those are your two answers

anonymous · Answer

Oh okay, thanks!

anonymous · Answer

welcome.