The easiest way to solve this problem is by using the Pythagorean theorem :D
Pythagorean theorem: [-b +- sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)]/2a
5 = a
-1 = b
6 = c
therefore, by plugging these values in!
[-(-1) +- sqrt((-1)^2 - 4(5)(6))]/2(5)
[1 +- sqrt(1 - 120)]/10
Oh so we're using imaginary numbers, so in this case you'll need to know that i = sqrt(-1), so keep this in mind (I can see why this was so difficult)
[1 +- sqrt(119)*i]10
answers:
( 1 + i*sqrt(119) ) / 10
( 1 - i*sqrt(119) ) / 10
An x-intercept is namely a "solution" or "zero" or "root" often called, and when that happens, y = 0, just like with any other x-intercept.

so what is its x-intercept anyway?
Answer:
180 miles
Step-by-step explanation:
Going North
<em><u>Formula</u></em>
d = r * t
<em><u>Givens</u></em>
r = 60 mph
t = 5.2 hours
d = ?
<em><u>Solution</u></em>
d = 5.2 * 60 = 312 miles north
Going South
<em><u>Givens</u></em>
r = 55 mph
t = 2.4 hours
<em><u>Solution</u></em>
d = r * t
d = 55 * 2.4
d = 132
Distance from home
Formula: Distance from home = Distance North - Distance South
Distance North = 312 - 132 = 180 miles
Lets say you have 5 apples, but the you give away 3 of them.
To work how many you have left you take away.
5-3 = 2
Lets apply this with fractions now.
You have 9/7 yard, but then you give away 7/20 yard.
Now you take them away:
9/7 minus 7/20 = 131/140
Hope this helps :)
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