Q. Find the zeros of the function f(x)=1.4x2+6.9x+3. Round values to the nearest hundredth (if necessary).Answer: x=
Write Quadratic Equation: Write down the quadratic equation.The given function is f(x)=1.4x2+6.9x+3. To find the zeros of the function, we need to solve for x when f(x)=0.
Apply Quadratic Formula: Apply the quadratic formula to find the zeros.The quadratic formula is x=2a−b±b2−4ac, where a, b, and c are the coefficients of the quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0. In this case, a=1.4, b=6.9, and c=3.
Calculate Discriminant: Calculate the discriminant b2−4ac.Discriminant, D=b2−4ac=(6.9)2−4(1.4)(3)=47.61−16.8=30.81.
Calculate Values for x: Calculate the two possible values for x using the quadratic formula.x=2×1.4−6.9±30.81First, we find the square root of the discriminant: 30.81≈5.55.
Solve for First Zero: Solve for the first zero (using the '+' in '±').x1=2×1.4−6.9+5.55=2.8−1.35≈−0.48.
Solve for Second Zero: Solve for the second zero (using the '-' in '±').x2=(2×1.4)(−6.9−5.55)=(2.8)(−12.45)≈−4.45.
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