Q. Find the zeros of the function f(x)=x2−7.6x+7.2. Round values to the nearest hundredth (if necessary).Answer: x=
Identify type of equation: Identify the type of equation.We have a quadratic equation in the form f(x)=ax2+bx+c, where a=1, b=−7.6, and c=7.2.
Use quadratic formula: Use the quadratic formula to find the zeros of the function.The quadratic formula is x=2a−b±b2−4ac. For our equation, a=1, b=−7.6, and c=7.2.
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant b2−4ac.Discriminant = (−7.6)2−4(1)(7.2)=57.76−28.8=28.96.
Calculate two possible values: Calculate the two possible values for x using the quadratic formula.x=(2⋅1)−(−7.6)±28.96x=27.6±28.96
Find square root: Find the square root of the discriminant. 28.96≈5.38
Calculate two solutions: Calculate the two solutions for x.x1=27.6+5.38≈6.49x2=27.6−5.38≈1.11
Round solutions: Round the solutions to the nearest hundredth.x1≈6.49 (rounded to the nearest hundredth)x2≈1.11 (rounded to the nearest hundredth)
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