Question

Which of the following is a solution to the quadratic equation 2x^2−5x=6
? Assume that the solution has been rounded to the nearest hundredth, if applicable.(1 point)
Responses

x=0.89
x equals 0.89

x=−0.89
x equals negative 0.89

x=1.03
x equals 1.03

x=−1.03
x equals negative 1.03
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Answer 1

Solve 2x^2 − 5x − 6 = 0.
x = [5 ± sqrt(25 + 48)]/4 = (5 ± sqrt(73))/4 ≈ 3.39 or −0.89.

From the choices, x = −0.89.