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Which value of "X" is a solution to this equation?
4x2 +22x +10

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Answer:

Two solutions: X = -5 and X = -0.5

Explanation:

4x^2 + 22x + 10 = 0 // divide by 2

2x^2 + 11x + 5 = 0

delta = 11^2 - 4 * 2 * 5 = 121 - 40 = 81

sqrt(delta) = 9

x1 = (-11 - 9) / 4 = -5

x2 = (-11 + 9) / 4 = -0.5

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