How do you solve 2x213x7=0 using the quadratic formula?

1 Answer
Apr 16, 2017

x=7 or x=12

Explanation:

Let's begin with the quadratic formula: x=b±b24ac2a

In the equation 2x213x7=0, the a-value equals 2, the b-value equals -13, and the c-value is -7.

We substitute those numbers into our equation, and simplify to find our answer:

x=13±1694(2)(7)2(2) (Substitution)
x=13±2254 (Simplify)
x=13±154 (Simplify)
x=284 or x=24 (Simplify)
x=7 or x=12 (Simplify)