Tniyawilliata9 Tniyawilliata9
  • 26-01-2018
  • Mathematics
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Solve for x in the equation x^2-8x+41=0

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manandhanteja manandhanteja
  • 28-01-2018
use quadratic formula

(-b +- (sqrt(b^2-4ac) ) / 2a


a=1
b=-8
c=41

1.

(8 + sqrt(64-4*1*41) ) / 2*1
4 + sqrt(-100) / 2
4 + 5i.......................... solution 1

2.

(8 - sqrt(64-4*1*41) ) / 2*1
4 - sqrt(-100) / 2
4 - 5i.......................... solution 2
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shanmso2 shanmso2
  • 03-07-2018
x = [-(-8) +/- sqrt((-8)^2 -4*41)] / 2  

x =  ( 8 + sqrt (-100) / 2  and  (8 - sqrt(-100) / 2

 4 +or- 5i
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