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dsp73
3 years ago
15

Solve the quadratic equation by taking square roots. Allow for imaginary solutions. Enter your answer in simplest form. Equation

: 5x (squared) - 5 = -17
Mathematics
1 answer:
borishaifa [10]3 years ago
4 0
5x^2 - 5 = -17

First add 5 to both sides:

5x^2 = -12

Now, divide by 5

x^2 = -12/5

Take the square root of both sides

x = sqrt -12/5

Because there can't be a square root of a negative number, your answer is:

x = sqrt -12/5 * i

Hope this helps!
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