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

Solve using the quadratic formula. Show all work. Write each solution in simplest-example-1
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Answer:

A) -2 - i√3 , -2 + i√3

Explanation:

Solve using quadratic formula

x² + 4x + 7 = 0

The Almighty Formula

= -b ± √b² - 4ac/2a

Where ax + bx² + c = 0

From the above question

a = 1, b = 4, c= 7

Hence,

-4 ± √4² - 4 × 1 × 7/2 × 1

-4 ± √16 - 28/2

=( -4 ± √-12)/2

Since

b² - 4ac < 0

We have two complex roots

Simplifying

( -4 ± √-12)/2

= -4/2 ± √-12/2

= -2 ± 2√3i/2

= -2 ± √3i

Therefore,

-2 - √3i , -2 + √3i

or

-2 - i√3 , -2 + i√3

Option A , is the correct answer

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