Quadratic Formula Decimal Answer

Question

The question is “Solve the equation 5x^2 - 12x - 5 = -3x”

how do i solve this. is have to type in directly an answer. im

very confused. if someone could help that would be great!!

Answer 1

First, convert the given equation to standard form, then use the quadratic formula.

5x² - 12x - 5 = -3x

Add 3x to both sides and get

5x² - 9x - 5 = 0

Note that

a = 5

b = -9

c =-5

Now plug these 3 values into the quadratic formula, evaluate, and finish from here.