Can anyone help me figure this out / explain it to me pls .. ="(
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Answer:
B
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
x² - 2x + 26 = 0 ← in standard form : ax² + bx + c = 0 : a ≠ 0
with a = 1, b = - 2, c = 26
Use the quadratic formula to solve for x
x = ( - (- 2) ± ) / 2
= ( 2 ± ) / 2
= ( 2 ± ) / 2
= ( 2 ± 10i ) / 2
= 1 ± 5i
Solutions are x = 1 + 5i or x = 1 - 5i → B