factoring quadractic equations: -2x^2+11x-5=0 do i divide by a negative one or what number do i use?
G Guest Guest May 12, 2006 #1 factoring quadractic equations: -2x^2+11x-5=0 do i divide by a negative one or what number do i use?
stapel Super Moderator Staff member Joined Feb 4, 2004 Messages 16,582 May 12, 2006 #2 You could use the factoring technique, explained to you elsewhere, or you could complete the square to solve. Using the Quadratic Formula is another option. Which method are you supposed to use to solve this quadratic? How far have you gotten? Please reply with specifics. Thank you. Eliz.
You could use the factoring technique, explained to you elsewhere, or you could complete the square to solve. Using the Quadratic Formula is another option. Which method are you supposed to use to solve this quadratic? How far have you gotten? Please reply with specifics. Thank you. Eliz.
D daon Senior Member Joined Jan 27, 2006 Messages 1,284 May 12, 2006 #3 doh... http://www.freemathhelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14547