When simplifying the quadratic formula to solve the equation x 2 + 6x - 55 = 0, the number under the radical sign will be: -184 232 256

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Davehauser · Answer 1 · 2020-10-26T04:51:31+0000

Answer: 256

Explanation:

x² + 6x - 55 = 0

The values under the radical are: b² - 4ac

(6)² - (4)(1)(-55)

= 36 - (-220)

= 36 + 220

= 256