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Using the quadratic formula to solve x2 35-x, what are the values of x?

-12-121
-12-11
54.
12/19
51 21
2

Using the quadratic formula to solve x2 35-x, what are the values of x? -12-121 -12-11 54. 12/19 51 21 2-example-1
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Answer:

x = (-1 ± √21) / 2

The first choice

Explanation:

x² = 5 - x

Put in standard form

x² + x - 5 = 0

Use quadratic equation

x = ( -b ± √( b² - 4ac) ) / (2a)

Plug in a = 1, b = 1 , c = -5

x = (-1 ± √( 1² - 4*1*(-5)) ) / 2

evaluate

x = (-1 ± √21) / 2

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