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\(x^{2}-250x-750000=0\)

Solution

Quadratic Formula Method

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\( \text{Compare } x^{2} - 250 x - 750000 = 0 \text{ with the standard quadratic equation } ax^2 +bx+c = 0 \text{ and find the values of a, b, and c } \)

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\( a = 1 \text{ , } b = -250 \text{ , } c = -750000 \)

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Calculate the value of the discriminant (D)

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\( D = 3062500 \)

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Determine the nature of the roots

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The roots are real and distinct

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\( \text{ Apply the quadratic formula } \)

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\(x = \frac{250 \pm 1750}{2}\)

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\( \text{Find the roots of given quadratic equation } x^{2} - 250 x - 750000 = 0 \)

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\( \text{The roots are } 1000 \text{ and } -750 \)

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