Q. Find the zeros of the function f(x)=1.1x2−2.5x−1. Round values to the nearest hundredth (if necessary).Answer: x=
Set Function Equal to Zero: Set the function equal to zero to find its zeros.f(x)=1.1x2−2.5x−1=0
Use Quadratic Formula: Use the quadratic formula to solve for x. The quadratic formula is x=2a−b±b2−4ac, where a=1.1, b=−2.5, and c=−1.
Calculate Discriminant: Calculate the discriminant, which is b2−4ac.Discriminant = (−2.5)2−4(1.1)(−1)=6.25+4.4=10.65
Calculate Two Solutions: Since the discriminant is positive, there will be two real solutions. Calculate the two solutions using the quadratic formula.x=2×1.1−(−2.5)±10.65
Calculate Positive Square Root: Calculate the positive square root of the discriminant.10.65≈3.26 (rounded to two decimal places)
Calculate Values of x: Calculate the two values of x.x1=2×1.12.5+3.26≈2.62x2=2×1.12.5−3.26≈−0.35
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