Solve for x in the equation x squared minus 12 x + 59 = 0.

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14 December, 22:47

Solve for x in the equation x squared minus 12 x + 59 = 0.

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Boston Watson · Answer 1

4 11/12

Step-by-step explanation:

x2-4x-12<0

x2+10x-24<0

x-1=2y

x=-5912

Decimal Form:

x=-4.91¯6

Mixed Number Form:

x=-4 11/12

Everett Merritt · Answer 2

There is no solution to this.

Step-by-step explanation:

Maybe check for a typo?

you would first need to calculate the discriminant, D = b^2-4 a c

D = (-12) ^2 - 4*1*59

Simplify

D=-92

Since D<0, the quadratic equation has no real solutions.