Make the given changes in the indicated examples of this section and then solve the resulting equations

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Make the given changes in the indicated examples of this section and then solve the resulting equations by the quadratic formula.

In Example 2, change the coefficient of x2 from 2 to 3.


Data from Example 2


Substituting the values for a, b, and c in the quadratic formula, we have


The exact roots are


(this form is often used when the roots are irrational). Approximate decimal values are x = 4.108 and x = −0.6085.

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Basic Technical Mathematics

ISBN: 9780137529896

12th Edition

Authors: Allyn J. Washington, Richard Evans

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