Question

factorize 2x2+5x+1 by splitting the middle term to find the alpha and beta.

Answer 1

Answer:

Alpha = - 5/2+[(17)^1/2]/2

And

Beta = - 5/2 - [(17)^1/2]/2

Step-by-step explanation:

2x2+5x+1=0

b2-4ac=25-8=17

X=-5/2±[(17)^1/2]/2