Use the quadratic formula to find the solutions for

-x^2 - 5x + 12 = 0

-6.772001873

Step-by-step explanation:

state that quadratic formula and substitute the terms into it to solve for the answer

x1=-6.772

x2=1.772

Step-by-step explanation:

-x²-5x+12=0

For the general quadratic form: ax²+bx+c=0, the roots are found with formula:

x1,2 = (-b + - sqrt (delta)) / (2a)

where delta=b²-4ac.

In our case: a=-1, b=-5, c=12

delta=b²-4ac = (-5) ²-4 (-1) * 12=25+48=73

Sqrt (delta) = sqrt (73) = 8.544

x1,2 = (5 + - 8.544) / (-2)

x1 = - (5+8.544) / 2=-13.544/2=-6.772

x2 = - (5-8.544) / 2=3.544/2=1.772