Solve for j.j2−22j+21=0Write each solution as an integer, proper fraction, or improper fraction in simplest form. If there are multiple solutions, separate them with commas.j= ____
Q. Solve for j.j2−22j+21=0Write each solution as an integer, proper fraction, or improper fraction in simplest form. If there are multiple solutions, separate them with commas.j= ____
Identify Quadratic Equation: Identify the quadratic equation to be solved.The given quadratic equation is j2−22j+21=0. We need to find two numbers that multiply to 21 and add up to −22.
Find Multiplying Numbers: Find two numbers that multiply to 21 and add up to −22. The numbers −1 and −21 multiply to 21 and add up to −22.
Rewrite Using Numbers: Rewrite the quadratic equation by splitting the middle term using the numbers found in Step 2.j2−1j−21j+21=0
Factor by Grouping: Factor by grouping.Group the terms to factor by common terms:(j2−1j)−(21j−21)=0j(j−1)−21(j−1)=0
Factor Out Common Factor: Factor out the common binomial factor.(j−1)(j−21)=0
Set and Solve Equations: Set each factor equal to zero and solve for j.j−1=0 or j−21=0
Solve for j=1: Solve the first equation for j.j−1+1=0+1j=1
Solve for j=21: Solve the second equation for j.j−21+21=0+21j=21
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