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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If -mx^ 2 + px - c = 0, what is x equal to?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

zepdrix (zepdrix):

Do you remember your quadratic formula?\[\Large\rm ax^2+bx+c=0\]When in that form, x is equal to,\[\Large\rm x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh yes

zepdrix (zepdrix):

Do you understand how to apply that formula to this problem? The letters are just a little different.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it D? @zepdrix

zepdrix (zepdrix):

D? Hmm I don't think so. Let's see..

zepdrix (zepdrix):

Your p should be negative in the upper left, yes?

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