Solve by completing the square.q2−24q+41=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.q=_____ or q=_____
Q. Solve by completing the square.q2−24q+41=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.q=_____ or q=_____
Rewrite Equation: Rewrite the equation in the form of q2+bq=c.Subtract 41 from both sides to set the equation up for completing the square.q2−24q+41−41=0−41q2−24q=−41
Subtract 41: Choose the number to add to both sides to complete the square.Since (−24/2)2=144, add 144 to both sides.q2−24q+144=−41+144q2−24q+144=103
Choose Number to Add: Factor the left side of the equation.q2−24q+144=103(q−12)2=103
Factor Left Side: Take the square root of both sides of the equation.(q−12)2=103q−12=±103
Take Square Root: Solve for q by adding 12 to both sides of the equation.q−12+12=±103+12q=12±103
Solve for q: Calculate the approximate decimal values of q, rounded to the nearest hundredth. q≈12+103 or q≈12−103q≈12+10.15 or q≈12−10.15q≈22.15 or q≈1.85
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