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The only thing that you really need to know is the quadratic formula, its uses in everyday life. that's all
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You do not need the quadratic formula, since this can easily be factored in to linear factors.x2 + x - 20 = (x - 4)(x + 5), thus, x = 4 or 5.But, using the quadratic formula:(-b +- sqrt(b2 - 4ac))/2a = (-1 +- sqrt(1 + 80))/2(-1 + 9)/2 = 4(-1 - 9)/2 = -5
Use the quadratic formula for the equality. Then, depending on the coefficient of x2 and the nature of the inequality [>, ≥, ≤, <], determine whether you need the open or closed intervals between the roots or beyond the roots.
To find the solution to this equation, you need to rearrange the terms and solve for the variable. 4 = 2b + b^2 can be rewritten as b^2 + 2b - 4 = 0. You can then solve this quadratic equation by factoring, completing the square, or using the quadratic formula.