Asked by lena

Using the quadratic formula; I have to solve
8(a-squared)-a+2=0

a=8, b=-1, c=2
Answered by MathMate
8(x²)-x+2=0
the formula is
x=(-B±(b^2-4ac))/2a
substitute a=8, b=-1, c=2 and use your calculator.
Note: The given equation will yield complex roots.