Carol H. answered 08/01/14
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Since the quadratic equation doesn't factor, you should use the quadratic formula:
x = -b + √b2 - 4ac a = -7, b = 5. c = 9
2a
x = -5 + √52 -4(-7)(9) = -5 + √25 + 252 = -5 + √277
2(-7) -14 -14
x = -5 + 16.6433 and x = -5 - 16.6433
-14 -14
x = 11.64 and x = -21.64
-14 -14
x = -.83 and x = 1.55