Question

Solve for x in the equation x squared minus 12 x + 59 = 0.

Answer 1

There is no solution to this.

Explanation:

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you would first need to calculate the discriminant, D= b^2-4 a c

D= (-12)^2 -4*1*59

Simplify

D=-92

Since D<0, the quadratic equation has no real solutions.

Answer 2

4 11/12

Explanation:

x2−4x−12<0

x2+10x−24<0

x−1=2y

x=−5912

Decimal Form:

x=−4.91¯6

Mixed Number Form:

x=−4 11/12