Algebra Examples
Step 1
Set equal to .
Step 2
Step 2.1
Use the quadratic formula to find the solutions.
Step 2.2
Substitute the values , , and into the quadratic formula and solve for .
Step 2.3
Simplify.
Step 2.3.1
Simplify the numerator.
Step 2.3.1.1
Raise to the power of .
Step 2.3.1.2
Multiply .
Step 2.3.1.2.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.3.1.2.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.3.1.3
Add and .
Step 2.3.1.4
Rewrite as .
Step 2.3.1.4.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.3.1.4.2
Rewrite as .
Step 2.3.1.5
Pull terms out from under the radical.
Step 2.3.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.3.3
Simplify .
Step 2.4
The final answer is the combination of both solutions.
Step 3
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
Decimal Form:
Step 4