What kind of equation will this help you solve? $$x=\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a} $$

Flashcard 2 - Subtest II: Mathematics Flashcard Set for the CSET Multiple Subjects Test

a quadratic equation

Quadratic equations can always be written in the form:

\[ax^{2}+bx+c\]

and the a,b and c can be substituted into the above equation to solve for x.

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