Find the exact solutions to 2x2 = 5x – 1 by using the quadratic formula.

(1) Collect all terms on one side ⇒ ax² + bx + c = 0 do it so "ax²" is positive
                              2x² - 5x + 1 = 0 ←only need to change sign of moved terms
(2) Identify a, b, and c ⇒ a = 2, b = -5, and c = 1
(3) Substitute values into the quadratic formula: 
                                
                                
                                

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