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Solve using the quadratic formula.\newline6x27x5=06x^2 - 7x - 5 = 0\newlineWrite your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.\newlinex=x = _____ or x=x = _____

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Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.\newline6x27x5=06x^2 - 7x - 5 = 0\newlineWrite your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.\newlinex=x = _____ or x=x = _____
  1. Quadratic Formula: The quadratic formula is given by x=b±b24ac2ax = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}, where aa, bb, and cc are the coefficients of the quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0. In this case, a=6a = 6, b=7b = -7, and c=5c = -5.
  2. Calculate Discriminant: First, calculate the discriminant, which is the part under the square root in the quadratic formula: b24acb^2 - 4ac. Here, it is (7)24(6)(5)(-7)^2 - 4(6)(-5).
  3. Perform Calculation: Perform the calculation: 49(120)=49+120=16949 - (-120) = 49 + 120 = 169.
  4. Apply Discriminant: Now, apply the discriminant to the quadratic formula. The two possible solutions for xx are x=(7)±1692×6x = \frac{-(-7) \pm \sqrt{169}}{2 \times 6}.
  5. Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation: x=7±16912x = \frac{7 \pm \sqrt{169}}{12}.
  6. Solve for Addition: Since 169=13\sqrt{169} = 13, the equation becomes x=(7±13)12x = \frac{(7 \pm 13)}{12}.
  7. Simplify Fraction: Now, solve for both possible values of xx. First, for the addition: x=(7+13)/12=20/12x = (7 + 13) / 12 = 20 / 12.
  8. Solve for Subtraction: Simplify the fraction 2012\frac{20}{12} to its simplest form: x=53x = \frac{5}{3}.
  9. Simplify Fraction: Next, solve for the subtraction: x=71312=612x = \frac{7 - 13}{12} = \frac{-6}{12}.
  10. Simplify Fraction: Next, solve for the subtraction: x=71312=612x = \frac{7 - 13}{12} = \frac{-6}{12}.Simplify the fraction 612\frac{-6}{12} to its simplest form: x=12x = \frac{-1}{2}.

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