Question

x²-4x-1 middle term splitting​

Answer 1

Answer:

formula:- (-b+√(b^2-4ac))/2a

(-b-√(b^2-4ac))/2a

Step-by-step explanation:

apply this formula you will get the answer as direct splitting is not possible.

Answer 2

Answer:

2+$\sqrt{5}$ and 2-$\sqrt{5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x^2-4x-1=0

Now adding 5 both side

x^2-4x-1+5=5

x^2-4x+4=5

x^2-2x-2x+4=5

x(x-2)-2(x-2)=5

(x-2)(x-2)=5

(x-2)^2=5

x-2=+ or -$\sqrt{5}$

x=2+ or -$\sqrt{5}$

so x can be 2+$\sqrt{5}$ or 2-$\sqrt{5}$