Answer:
x = -0.8 and 10.8
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the equation x2 – 10x – 8= 0
Using the general formula
x = -b±√b²-4ac/2a
x = -(-10)±√(-10)²-4(1)(-8)/2(1)
x = 10±√100+32/2
x =10±√132/2
x = 10±11.489/2
x = 10-11.489/2 and 10+11.489/2
x = -1.489/2 and 21.489/2
x = -0.8 and 10.8
