Quadratic Equation 2D6A16
1. **Problem Statement:** Solve the quadratic equation $$x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0$$.
2. **Formula Used:** The quadratic formula is $$x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$$ where the quadratic equation is in the form $$ax^2 + bx + c = 0$$.
3. **Identify coefficients:** Here, $$a = 1$$, $$b = -5$$, and $$c = 6$$.
4. **Calculate the discriminant:** $$\Delta = b^2 - 4ac = (-5)^2 - 4 \times 1 \times 6 = 25 - 24 = 1$$.
5. **Evaluate the roots:**
$$x = \frac{-(-5) \pm \sqrt{1}}{2 \times 1} = \frac{5 \pm 1}{2}$$
6. **Find the two solutions:**
- $$x_1 = \frac{5 + 1}{2} = 3$$
- $$x_2 = \frac{5 - 1}{2} = 2$$
7. **Interpretation:** The solutions $$x=2$$ and $$x=3$$ are the points where the quadratic expression equals zero. This method is fundamental in algebra and widely used in various fields including engineering and physics.
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