Plz use the quadratic formula to determine the exact solutions to the equation. 2x^2−5x+1=0 enter your answers in the boxes. x = or x =

Use the quadratic formula with a = 2, b = -5, and c = 1

x = -b ± sq rt b2 - 4ac
< Please note: sq rt is over entire expression of b^2 - 4ac
2a

x = - (-5) ± sq rt (-5)2 + 4(2)(1)
<Please note: sq rt is over entire expression (-5)2 + 4(2)(1)
2(2)

x = 5 ± √17

4

x = 5 + 1√17 OR x = 5 + -1√17
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4 4 4 4

x = 5 + 1√17 OR x = 5 + -1√17
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4 4 4 4

It is the top one. the answer is -7. that is smallest