Question

Use the quadratic formula to solve x^2-6x=-7. Show your work. Then describe the solution.

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Answer 1

Answer: The solutions are x = 3+sqrt(2), and x = 3-sqrt(2). The quadratic equation has two solutions because it has a positive discriminant.

Explanation:

Using the quadratic formula, we have: 6+-sqrt(8)/2, which become 3+-sqrt(2).