Solve for q. q2+10q+16=0Write each solution as an integer, proper fraction, or improper fraction in simplest form. If there are multiple solutions, separate them with commas. q= ____
Q. Solve for q. q2+10q+16=0Write each solution as an integer, proper fraction, or improper fraction in simplest form. If there are multiple solutions, separate them with commas. q= ____
Identify Equation: Identify the quadratic equation to be solved.We have the quadratic equation q2+10q+16=0.We need to find two numbers that multiply to 16 and add up to 10.
Factor Equation: Factor the quadratic equation.The two numbers that multiply to 16 and add up to 10 are 2 and 8.So we can write the equation as (q+2)(q+8)=0.
Solve Using Property: Solve for q using the zero product property.If (q+2)(q+8)=0, then either q+2=0 or q+8=0.
Solve First Equation: Solve the first equation q+2=0.Subtract 2 from both sides to get q=−2.
Solve Second Equation: Solve the second equation q+8=0. Subtract 8 from both sides to get q=−8.
Write Solutions: Write the solutions for the equation q2+10q+16=0. The values of q are −2 and −8.
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