The positive solution to the quadratic equation
is x = 1.39
Solution:
Given quadratic equation is

The general quadratic equation is of form:

Now comparing the general equation with the given equation we get
a = 2 , b = 3 and c = -8
The formula to determine roots of the quadratic equation is:

On plugging in vlaues, we get


On solving we get,


x = 1.39 OR x = -2.89
Hence , the positive solution to the quadratic equation is x = 1.39