x = 1.5 +/-√3.25.
Step-by-step explanation:
x^2 - 3x - 1 = 0
x^2 - 3x = 1
Completing the square:
(x - 1.5)^2 - 1.5^2 = 1
(x - 1.5)^2 = 1 + 2.25 = 3.25
x - 1.5 = +/-√3.25
x = 1.5 +/-√3.25
x -
median = 1.25
range = 12-14.5
interquartile = q12-q14.5
y -
median = 1
range = 15-17
interquartile = q15-q17