Question

PLEASE HELP ASAP IM STUCK ON THIS QUESTION
Use the quadratic formula to determine the exact solutions to the equation.

2x^2−5x+1=0

Enter your answers in the boxes.

x =
or x =

Answer 1

@Ultrilliam

Answer 2

The quadratic formula is x = (-b±√(b2-4ac) ) / (2a)

This comes from completing the square on ax2+bx+c = 0.

x = (5±√(25-4*2*1)) / (2*2)
x = (5±√17) / 4

Your two solutions are x = (5 - √17) / 4 and x = (5 + √17) / 4

Answer 3

Thank you so much

Answer 4

Np