Finding x for a quadratic equation

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The discussion focuses on solving the quadratic equation (a/2)x² + vx - d = 0 using the quadratic formula. Participants confirm that applying the quadratic formula is the correct approach to find the two roots of the equation. The quadratic formula is defined as x = [-b ± √(b² - 4ac)] / (2a), where a, b, and c correspond to the coefficients in the standard form of the equation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying the coefficients to simplify the solution process.

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Homework Statement


Solve (a/2)x^2+vx-d=0 for x.


Homework Equations


Quadratic factoring, quadratic formula (?)


The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea where to start with this question. It is probably the variables that are throwing me off, and as such I have no idea what I'm doing here :-p. My first idea was to use the quadratic formula to obtain both answers for x, but I get a big mess of variables that doesn't seem to look correct, so I'm wondering if there is another way to go about this problem. If anyone can be of assistance here in pointing me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.
 
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You are on the right track, simply use the Quadratic formula and find the two roots of the equation.

Thanks
Matt
 
Ahh ok, thanks very much.
 

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