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Solve using the quadratic equation the quadratic equation

2x^2+3x-5=0
Original post by AlevelMaths42
2x^2+3x-5=0


What have you tried?
Original post by Muttley79
What have you tried?


x=-2.5 x=1
Original post by AlevelMaths42
x=-2.5 x=1


You would need to show working in an exam - usually we write the answer as x = -2.5 or x = 1
Original post by Muttley79
You would need to show working in an exam - usually we write the answer as x = -2.5 or x = 1


yeah i have cheers bud
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There is a good series of videos on youtube explaining how to solve a quadratic:

You can also find more videos on Khan Academy. I won't repeat the answers above and good luck.

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