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Using the quadratic formula to solve x? + 20 = 2x, what are the values of x?

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Answer:

There are no solutions.

Explanation:

im assuming that the equation is x^2+20=2x, but if not, x=10.

quadratic formula is

(-b+-√(b^2-4ac))/2a, and a=1, b=-2, and c=20. plug these values in and you will find that you are asked to square root a negative number. There are no solutions.

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