Factor Quadratic Equation: First, let's try to factor the quadratic equation x2+16x+5=0. We look for two numbers that multiply to 5 and add up to 16.
Use Quadratic Formula: Hmm, it's kinda hard to find integers that do that. Let's use the quadratic formula instead.The quadratic formula is x=2a−b±b2−4ac, where a=1, b=16, and c=5.
Plug Values into Formula: Plug the values into the formula: x=2⋅1−(16)±(16)2−4⋅1⋅5.
Calculate Square Root: Calculate inside the square root: 256−20=236.
Simplify Square Root: Now we have x=2−16±236.
Find Solutions: Simplify the square root if possible. 236 can't be simplified nicely, so we leave it like that.
Find Solutions: Simplify the square root if possible. 236 can't be simplified nicely, so we leave it like that.So the solutions are x=2−16+236 and x=2−16−236.
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