Solving Quadratics Using the Quadratic Formula

Solving Quadratics Using the Quadratic Formula

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Solve \(2x^2-5x-1=0\), giving exact answers and then values correct to 2 decimal places.

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Answer:\(x=\dfrac{5\pm\sqrt{33}}4\), approximately \(2.69\) or \(-0.19\).

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