Question

Find the solutions to the following quadratic equation using the quadratic formula. If multiple solutions, separate with a comma. Write your answer(s) as a fraction or integer.

3x2 + 8x = -4

Answer 1

Put equation in form \[ax^2+bx+c=0\]Then quadratic formula gives solutions as\[x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac }}{2a}\]