Solve by completing the square.q2+6q=23Write 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+6q=23Write 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. We have the equation q2+6q=23.
Complete the Square: Add the square of half the coefficient of q to both sides to complete the square.The coefficient of q is 6, so half of it is 3, and the square of 3 is 9.Add 9 to both sides of the equation.q2+6q+9=23+9q2+6q+9=32
Factor Left Side: Factor the left side of the equation.The left side is a perfect square trinomial.(q+3)2=32
Take Square Root: Take the square root of both sides of the equation.(q+3)2=±32q+3=±32
Solve for q: Solve for q.Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.q=−3±32Since 32 is approximately 5.66 when rounded to the nearest hundredth,q≈−3±5.66
Find Values of q: Find the two values of q.q≈−3+5.66 implies q≈2.66.q≈−3−5.66 implies q≈−8.66.Values of q: 2.66, −8.66
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