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-2x^2+7x=10 how do I solve this using the quadratic formula?

 Jan 27, 2015

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hey samhowell  we can use this formula for that question bt ur formula is worong . bcz, we use b^2 -4ac bt u use b^2 -2ac so that answer is wrong.

 Jan 27, 2015
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hey samhowell  we can use this formula for that question bt ur formula is worong . bcz, we use b^2 -4ac bt u use b^2 -2ac so that answer is wrong.

Sasini Jan 27, 2015
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-2x^2+7x=10   subtract 10 from both sides

-2x^2 + 7x - 10  = 0

Note that  b^2 - 4ac = 49 - (4)(-2)(-10) = 49 - 80 = -31

So......this polynomial has no real roots...!!!

 

 Jan 27, 2015
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Here's the graph....notice that it does not intercept the x axis.....thus, no real roots

GRAPH

 

 Jan 27, 2015
 #8
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melody that's a very interseting song

 Jan 27, 2015
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Thanks Sasini,

I think that it helps people remember the formula :)

 Jan 27, 2015

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