Question

Solve using the quadratic formula. Show all work. Write each solution in simplest form. No decimals.

Answer 1

C) {6+√43, 6-√43}

Explanation:

Applying,

x = [-b±√(b²-4ac)]/2a.................... Equation 1

From the question,

Given: a = 1, b = -12, c = 7

Substitute these values into equation 1

x = [-(-12)±√(-12²+4×1×7)]/2×1

x = [12±√(144+28)]/2

x = [12±√172]/2

either,

x = (12-√172)/2

x = (12-2√43)2

x = (6+√43)

or

x = (12+√172)/2

x = (12+2√43)/2

x = (6+√43)

Hence,

The right answer is C). {6+√43, 6-√43}