Q. Find the zeros of the function f(x)=2x2−20.9x+52.6. Round values to the nearest hundredth (if necessary).Answer: x=
Identify Equation Type and Method: Identify the type of equation and the method to find its zeros.We have a quadratic equation of the form f(x)=ax2+bx+c, where a=2, b=−20.9, and c=52.6. To find the zeros of the function, we can use the quadratic formulax=2a−b±b2−4ac.
Apply Quadratic Formula: Apply the quadratic formula to find the zeros.First, calculate the discriminant b2−4ac.Discriminant = (−20.9)2−4×2×52.6Discriminant = 436.81−420.8Discriminant = 16.01
Calculate Discriminant: Since the discriminant is positive, there are two real and distinct solutions. Now, calculate the zeros using the quadratic formula.x=(2⋅2)−(−20.9)±16.01x=420.9±4
Calculate Zeros: Calculate the two zeros.First zero:x1=420.9+4x1=424.9x1=6.225Rounded to the nearest hundredth, x1≈6.23Second zero:x2=420.9−4x2=416.9x2=4.225Rounded to the nearest hundredth, x2≈4.23
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