What is x in this equation equal
6x^2+1=5x
thanks
6x^2 + 1 = 5x
6x^2 - 5x + 1 = 0
Use the quadratic formula.
- b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)
x = ----------------------
2a
- (-5) ± √((-5)^2 - 4(6)(1))
x = ----------------------
2(6)
5 ± √(25 - 24)
x = --------------------
12
5 ± √(1)
x = ----------
12
5 ± 1
x = -------
12
5 + 1 5 - 1
x = ------- and x = --------
12 12
6 4
x = ---- and x = ------
12 12
x = 1/2 and x = 1/3