Question

Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation.-3x^2 - x - 3 = 0

Answer 1

Answer:  -1 ± i√35

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Step-by-step explanation:

From the quadratic equation,

X =  -b ±√b² - 4ac

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From the given equation, -3x² - x - 3 = 0

where a = -3, b = -1, c = -3

Now substitute for the values in the formula above

x = -(-1) ± √(-1)² - 4(-3)(-3)

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                   2(-3)

x = 1 ± √ 1 - 36

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x = 1 ±  √ -35

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x = -1  ±  i√35   this is because it has a negative root.

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The answer is b