Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.2 - Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula - Exercise Set - Page 492: 1

Answer

$m=\{ -6,1 \}$

Work Step by Step

Using $\dfrac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$ (or the Quadratic Formula), then the solutions of the given equation, $ m^2+5m-6=0 ,$ are \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} \dfrac{-5\pm\sqrt{5^2-4(1)(-6)}}{2(1)} \\\\= \dfrac{-5\pm\sqrt{25+24}}{2} \\\\= \dfrac{-5\pm\sqrt{49}}{2} \\\\= \dfrac{-5\pm7}{2} .\end{array} Hence, $ m=\{ -6,1 \} .$
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