solve equation?

Question

what is the same solution as:

x² - 8x + 2 = 0

Answer 1

Use the quadratic equation.

 

ax² + bx + c = 0

 

x = [-b ± √(b² - 4ac)] / (2a)

 

a = 1

b = -8

c = 2

 

Substitute and obtain your two solutions.