Find the value of the variable what is it?

Jacob signs up to work for 2 1/2 hours at the school carnival. if each work shift is 3/4 hour, how many shifts will jacob work? (i just want to double check : |, for anybody that responds! : )

Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation. if necessary, round to the nearest hundredth. x^2 - 20 = x a. 5, 4 b. -5, -4 c. -5, 4 d. 5, -4

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