Question

select the two values of x that are roots of the given polynomial below.

x^2-3x-5

Answer 1

-b +or- root (b^2 -4ac) / 2a
3+or- root 9+20/ 2
3+ or - root 29 /2

5.38516480713 + 3 = 8.385 / 2
x = 4.1925
or x = -1.1925

a=1
b=-3
c=-5