Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - Prerequisite Skills - Page 328: 10

Answer

$$x=\frac{-1\pm\sqrt{47}i}{4}$$

Work Step by Step

We first check that the function is in the form $ax^2+bx+c$. Then, using the quadratic formula, we obtain: $$x=\frac{-b\pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$$ $$x=\frac{-1\pm \sqrt{(1)^2-4(2)(6)}}{2(2)}$$ $$x=\frac{-1\pm\sqrt{47}i}{4}$$
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