Solve each equation, if possible. Write irrational numbers in simplest radical form. Describe the strategy you used to get your solution and tell why you chose that strategy.

1. x^2+4=0

2. x^2-6x+1=0

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Karina Frazier

Mathematics

29 December, 04:45

Solve each equation, if possible. Write irrational numbers in simplest radical form. Describe the strategy you used to get your solution and tell why you chose that strategy.

1. x^2+4=0

2. x^2-6x+1=0

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June Carpenter · Answer 1

X² + 4 = 0

- 4 - 4

x² = - 4

x = + 2i

x² - 6x + 1 = 0

x = - (-6) + / - √ ((-6) ² - 4 (1) (1))

2 (1)

x = 6 + / - √ (36 - 4)

2

x = 6 + / - √ (32)

2

x = 6 + / - 2√ (2)

2

x = 3 + √ (2)

x = 3 + √ (2) x = 3 - √ (2)

Solve each equation, if possible. Write irrational numbers in simplest radical form. Describe the strategy you used to get your solution and tell why you chose that strategy.1. x^2+4=02. x^2-6x+1=0

Solve each equation, if possible. Write irrational numbers in simplest radical form. Describe the strategy you used to get your solution and tell why you chose that strategy.

1. x^2+4=0

2. x^2-6x+1=0