Add 5 to both sides: Add 5 to both sides of the equation to set it equal to zero.4v2−8v−145=−54v2−8v−145+5=−5+54v2−8v−140=0
Factor the quadratic equation: Factor the quadratic equation.To factor 4v2−8v−140, we need to find two numbers that multiply to 4×−140=−560 and add to −8. However, this quadratic does not factor nicely, so we will use the quadratic formula instead.The quadratic formula is v=2a−b±b2−4ac, where a=4, b=−8, and c=−140.
Calculate the discriminant: Calculate the discriminant b2−4ac of the quadratic formula.Discriminant = (−8)2−4×4×−140Discriminant = 64+2240Discriminant = 2304
Calculate the two solutions: Calculate the two solutions using the quadratic formula.v=2×4−(−8)±2304v=88±2304v=88±48
Solve for the first value: Solve for the two possible values of v.First solution:v=(8+48)/8v=56/8v=7
Solve for the second value: Solve for the second possible value of v.Second solution:v=(8−48)/8v=−40/8v=−5
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