Solve for the roots of the quadratic equation using the quadratic formula:

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Answer

\[
x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 – 4ac}}{2a}
\]

Explanation:
This formula is used to find the solutions (roots) of any quadratic equation of the form \(ax^2 + bx + c = 0\). The discriminant, \(b^2 – 4ac\), determines whether the roots are real or complex.


Step-by-step solution:

  1. Identify the coefficients \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\) from the quadratic equation.

Since the specific quadratic is not given, assume the general form:
\[
ax^2 + bx + c = 0
\]

  1. Calculate the discriminant:

\[
D = b^2 – 4ac
\]

  1. Compute the roots using the quadratic formula:

\[
x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{D}}{2a}
\]


Example (assuming specific values):

Suppose the quadratic is \(2x^2 + 3x – 2 = 0\). Then:

  • \(a = 2\)
  • \(b = 3\)
  • \(c = -2\)

Calculate discriminant:

\[
D = 3^2 – 4 \times 2 \times (-2) = 9 + 16 = 25
\]

Calculate roots:

\[
x = \frac{-3 \pm \sqrt{25}}{2 \times 2} = \frac{-3 \pm 5}{4}
\]

  • First root:

\[
x = \frac{-3 + 5}{4} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}
\]

  • Second root:

\[
x = \frac{-3 – 5}{4} = \frac{-8}{4} = -2
\]

Final answer:

The roots are \(x = \frac{1}{2}\) and \(x = -2\).


Note: Without specific values for \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\), this is the general method. If you provide the specific quadratic, I can give the exact solutions.