Write quadratic equation in standard form: Write the quadratic equation in standard form.The standard form of a quadratic equation is ax2+bx+c=0. Rearrange the given equation to match this form.−10x2−7x+1=0Here, a=−10, b=−7, and c=1.
Apply quadratic formula to find solutions: Apply the quadratic formula to find the solutions for x.The quadratic formula is x=2a−b±b2−4ac.Substitute a=−10, b=−7, and c=1 into the formula.x=2(−10)−(−7)±(−7)2−4(−10)(1)x=−207±49+40
Simplify expression and solve for x: Simplify the expression under the square root and solve for x.x=−207±49+40x=−207±89This matches answer choice (A).
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