Q. If x2+6x−5=0, what are the values of x ?Choose 1 answer:(A) −3−14 and −3+14(B) 3−14 and 3+14(C) −1 and −5(D) 1 and 5
Identify equation type: Identify the type of equation.The given equation x2+6x−5=0 is a quadratic equation in the standard form ax2+bx+c=0, where a=1, b=6, and c=−5.
Apply quadratic formula: Apply the quadratic formula to find the values of x.The quadratic formula is x=2a−b±b2−4ac. For our equation, a=1, b=6, and c=−5.
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant b2−4ac.Discriminant = b2−4ac=(6)2−4(1)(−5)=36+20=56.
Calculate possible values for x: Calculate the two possible values for x using the quadratic formula.x=(2⋅1)−6±56x=2−6±4⋅14x=2−6±214x=−3±14
Write down solutions for x: Write down the two solutions for x.The two solutions are:x = −3−14x = −3+14
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