Solve this quadratic equation using the quadratic formula.
3x^2 + 5x + 1 = 0

Question

Solve this quadratic equation using the quadratic formula.
3x^2 + 5x + 1 = 0

tkhunny · Answer

Can you identify the traditional definitions of a, b, and c?

anonymous · Answer

Im not sure I understand what you mean..

studygurl14 · Answer

The Quadratic Formula:
Where...
$$ax^2+bx+c=0$$
...
$$x=\frac{ -b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac} }{ 2a }$$

studygurl14 · Answer

Take the values of a, b, and c from the equation, and plug into the quadratic formula, and solve for x

anonymous · Answer

no not you @StudyGurl14 I was talking to @tkhunny

studygurl14 · Answer

If...
$$3x^2+5x+1=0$$
...and...
$$ax^2+bx+c=0$$
...what are the values of a, b, and c?

anonymous · Answer

idk how to figure it out

studygurl14 · Answer

Look. I'll give you a little bit more help, but that's it. You have to figure out the rest on your own.
$$3x^2=ax^2$$
So a= ?

tkhunny · Answer

You will have to do better than that. If you cannot do this identification and substitution, after having it laid out in front of you, then you are in the wrong class.

Look at the two equations given by StudyGurl14 and identify a, b, and c as they have been described. It is time for you to show some work.

We really cannot help you if you really have no idea whatsoever.