Steps:
1) Write the equation in the form ax² + by + c = 0
2) Identify the values of a, b, and c
3) Write the quadratic formula:
[tex]x = \frac{-b +or- \sqrt{b ^{2}-4ac } }{2a} [/tex]
4) Substitute the values of a, b, and c to the formula.
5.) Solve. Follow the order of operation rules (PEMDAS). Simplify.