Example 3

Solve [math]2x^2 – 5x = 12[/math] using the quadratic formula.

[list=1] [*]Write the quadratic in standard form. [*]Determine the values of [math]a[/math], [math]b[/math], and [math]c[/math]. [*]Substitute the values of [math]a[/math], [math]b[/math], and [math]c[/math] into the quadratic formula. [*]Determine the solution(s). [/list] This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for their mathematics programs. Visit [url="http://www.walch.com"]www.walch.com[/url] for more information on their resources.