Answer:
x = ±
Step-by-step explanation:
-8 - 8x^2= -31
Since this is a quadratic, it needs to be factored.
First, move the x to the other side:
-8 = 8x^2 - 31
Then, get the x alone by first adding 31:
23 = 8x^2
then dividing by 8:
x^2 = 23/8
Finally, square root both sides and remember the even roots property:
x = ±
and simplify the root 8:
x = ±
Note: This answer may have a mistake.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Remark
I don't think you need the quadratic formula for this equation. It just factors into (b - 2)(b - 2), but I'll do it because you requested it.
Formula
Givens
a = 1
b = - 4
c = 4
Solution
x = - - 4 +/- sqrt((-4^2) - 4*1*4)
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2*1
x = 4 +/- sqrt (16 - 16)
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2
x = 4/2
x = 2
There are 2 roots but both of them are the same. Some teachers say there is only 1 root. I'm in that group.
