Question

Use the quadratic formula to solve for x.

6x^2-4x=1
Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
If there is more than one solution, separate them with commas.​

Answer 1

x = 1/3 + sqrt(5/2)/3 or x = 1/3 - sqrt(5/2)/3

Explanation:

Solve for x:

6 x^2 - 4 x = 1

Divide both sides by 6:

x^2 - (2 x)/3 = 1/6

Add 1/9 to both sides:

x^2 - (2 x)/3 + 1/9 = 5/18

Write the left hand side as a square:

(x - 1/3)^2 = 5/18

Take the square root of both sides:

x - 1/3 = sqrt(5/2)/3 or x - 1/3 = -sqrt(5/2)/3

Add 1/3 to both sides:

x = 1/3 + sqrt(5/2)/3 or x - 1/3 = -sqrt(5/2)/3

Add 1/3 to both sides:

Answer: x = 1/3 + sqrt(5/2)/3 or x = 1/3 - sqrt(5/2)/3