Solve for x using the quadratic formula.

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Brackets Parenthesis Exponents Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction Left to Right

Algebra I

Standard Form: ax² + bx + c = 0Quadratic Formula:

Algebra II

Imaginary Numbers: √-1 = i

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

x² + 4x + 13 = 0

Step 2: Identify Variables

a = 1

b = 4

c = 13

Step 3: Find roots

Substitute:                    Exponents:                   Multiply:                        Subtract:                       Factor:                          Evaluate:                      Factor:                          Divide: