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x^(2) = 5x + 2

x^(2) - 5x - 2 = 0

This does NOT factor so apply the Quadratic Eq;n

x = { - - 5 +/- sqrt[(-5)^2 - 4(1)(-2) }} / 2(1)

x = { 5 +/- sqrt[25 + 8]} / 2

x = { 5 +/- sqrt(33)} / 2

x= { 5 +/- 5.7445... } / 2

x = 10.7445... / 2 = 5.37228....

&

x = -0.7445626... / 2 = -0.37228...

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lenpollock

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12mo ago

What else can I help you with?