Solve for x in the equation x ^ 2 - 12x + 59 = 0

x = 6 ± i√23

Step-by-step explanation:

x² − 12x + 59 = 0

Use quadratic formula.

x = [ -b ± √(b² − 4ac) ] / 2a

x = [ -(-12) ± √((-12)² − 4(1)(59)) ] / 2(1)

x = [ 12 ± √(144 − 236) ] / 2

x = (12 ± √-92) / 2

x = (12 ± 2i√23) / 2

x = 6 ± i√23

irrational, cannot

1/8 3/16 3/4

step-by-step explanation:

you put them as all the same denominator and multiply