How do you solve 8x22x5=0 using the quadratic formula?

1 Answer
May 12, 2018

Two roots are x=1+418,1418

Explanation:

Quadratic Formula : x=b±b24ac2a

Given 8x22x5=0

a=8,b=2,c=5

Substituting values of a, b, c in the quadratic formula,

x=2±4+(485)28

x=2±16416

x=1±418