Question

Solve this quadratic equation.

x 2 + 5x + 3 = 0

Answer 1

\[x ^2+5x+3\]is not a very 'nice' polynomial in terms of being factorable!

You could try factoring, but you'd probably settle on using the quadratic formula. Please identify the coefficients a, b and c in this polynomial, and then substitute them into the quadratic formula.

Answer 2

\[-5\pm \sqrt{37}/2\]
\[x=-5-\sqrt{37}/2\]
\[x=-5+\sqrt{37}/2\]

Answer 3

x=-5.54
x=0.54

Answer 4

thanks sheelo_mughal that was right

Answer 5

my pleasure.