Fill in the blank/s: In order to solve x2= 4x + 1 by the quadratic formula, we use a =______ , b =_______ , and c =__________ ?

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In order to solve x2= 4x + 1 by the quadratic formula, we use a =______ , b =_______ , and c =__________ ?

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We will write x2= 4x + 1 as x2- 4x - 1 =0 

Then we compare it with ax2 +bx + c = 0

So, we get, a=1, b=-4 and c=-1

 

 

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