Question

Solve this equation by using the quadratic formula:

Answer 1

x=(7+√29)/2 and x=(7-√29)/2

Explanation:

x²-7x+5=0

x=[-b±√(b²-4ac)]/2a

x=[-(-7)±√(-7)²-4(1)(5)]/2(1)

x=[7±√(49-20)]/2

x=(7±√29)/2

Therefore, x=(7+√29)/2 and x=(7-√29)/2