Problem 37 of 7
Solve quadratic x^2+4x+5=0 using the quadratic formula.
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apply quadratic formula and simplify imaginary radical.
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Quadratic must have negative discriminant and real coefficients.
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1. Identify a, b, and c.
2. Substitute into the quadratic formula.
3. Simplify the negative discriminant using i and write conjugate solutions.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Leaving sqrt of negative number unsimplified.