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What are the roots of the equation: X^2 - 10x -20 =20

1. 10±6√5
2. -10±6√5
3. 5±3√5
4. -5±3√5

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a = 1 b = -10 c = -20
Using the quadratic formula,
x = [--10 +-sqr root (100 -4*1*-20)] / 2*1
x = [10 +- sqr root (180)] / 2
x = 10/2 +- (sqr root (180) / 2)
x = 5 +- (3 * sqr root (20) / 2)
x = 5 +- (6 * sqr root (5) / 2)
x = 5 +- 3 * sqr root (5)

So the answer is #3
What are the roots of the equation: X^2 - 10x -20 =20 1. 10±6√5 2. -10±6√5 3. 5±3√5 4. -5±3√5 Please-example-1
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