Question

Solve for x. Use the quadratic formula.
2x2−9x+8=0
Enter the solutions, in simplified radical form, in the boxes. x = or x =

Answer 1

$2 \times 2 - 9x + 8 = 0 \\ 4 - 9x + 8 = 0 \\ - 9x + 12 = 0 \\ - 9x = 12 \\ x = \frac{ - 12}{ - 9} \: or \: x = \frac{12}{9} \\ x = \frac{4}{3}$