Algebra Examples

Solve Using the Quadratic Formula
x2-6x+9=0
Step 1
Use the quadratic formula to find the solutions.
-b±b2-4(ac)2a
Step 2
Substitute the values a=1, b=-6, and c=9 into the quadratic formula and solve for x.
6±(-6)2-4(19)21
Step 3
Simplify.
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Step 3.1
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 3.1.1
Raise -6 to the power of 2.
x=6±36-41921
Step 3.1.2
Multiply -419.
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Step 3.1.2.1
Multiply -4 by 1.
x=6±36-4921
Step 3.1.2.2
Multiply -4 by 9.
x=6±36-3621
x=6±36-3621
Step 3.1.3
Subtract 36 from 36.
x=6±021
Step 3.1.4
Rewrite 0 as 02.
x=6±0221
Step 3.1.5
Pull terms out from under the radical, assuming positive real numbers.
x=6±021
Step 3.1.6
6 plus or minus 0 is 6.
x=621
x=621
Step 3.2
Multiply 2 by 1.
x=62
Step 3.3
Divide 6 by 2.
x=3
x=3
Step 4
The final answer is the combination of both solutions.
x=3 Double roots
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