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Solve for x in the equation x squared + 11 x + 121/4 = 125/4.

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Explanation:

x² + 11x + 121/4 = 125/4

x² + 11x + 121/4 - 125/4 = 0

x² + 11x - 1 = 0

after that apply quadratic formula

x = ( -b + or - √b² - 4ac ) ÷ 2a

x = (-11 + or - √11² - 4×1×-1 ) ÷ 2×1

+ = 0.090169....

- = -11.090168.....

x = 0.090 or x = -11.09

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