Shirley Z.
asked • 01/29/13how do you solve 44=x-2(x^2+2x)?
I'm finding segment lengths of a circle in geometry using theorem 10.15: "Segments of Secants Theorem"
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Raymond B. answered • 12/24/23
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44=x-2(x^2+2x)
44= x-2x^2-4x
44= -2x^2-3x
x^2 +3x +44=0
x=-3/2+/-.5sqr(9-4(44))
x=-1.5 +/-.5isqr167
=about -1.5+/-6.46i
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Roman C.
I can show you how to solve the equation above, but can you upload the diagram so that I can check if you set up the equation correctly?
01/29/13