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The solutions of x(x - 3) = 2 may be expressed in the form (a + sqrt(b))/c and (a - sqrt(b))/c, where a, b, and c are prime numbers. Find a + b + c.

 Jun 4, 2021

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x^2 -3x -2 = 0         Use quadratic fromula        a = 1   b = -3   c = -2

 

\(x = {-(-3) \pm \sqrt{(-3^2)^2-4(1)(-2)} \over 2(1)}\)       to get your answer.............

 Jun 4, 2021
 #1
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Best Answer

Expand to get

x^2 -3x -2 = 0         Use quadratic fromula        a = 1   b = -3   c = -2

 

\(x = {-(-3) \pm \sqrt{(-3^2)^2-4(1)(-2)} \over 2(1)}\)       to get your answer.............

ElectricPavlov Jun 4, 2021

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