Question

Solve the equation 3x^2+x-5=0

Answer 1

Explanation:

Use the quadratic equation, with a = 3, b = 1 and c = -5

Discriminant b^2 - 4ac is 1 - 4(3)(-5) = 61

Because the discriminant is + there are two real, unequal roots:

-1 ± √61

x = ---------------

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