Asked by Jennifer

Solve

x^2 + 3x + 3 = 0

-1 +- sq.rt 1-4 (1)(3)

-1 +- sq.rt 1-12 =

-1 +- i sq.rt 11/2

Is this correct?

Answers

Answered by Reiny
no, I don't think you are using the quadratic formula correctly.
Do you have
for ax^2 + bx + c=0
x = (-b ±√(b^2 - 4ac)/(2a) ??

then for yours
x = (-3 ±√(9-4(1)(3))/2
= (-3 ±√-3)/2 which is a complex number
Answered by Jennifer
yes i have that formula

i thought i was told to just put in the numbers for the variables
Answered by Reiny
but you did not put them in the right way.
Answered by Jennifer
ok thanks for your help
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