Solve for q.q2+9q+18=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+9q+18=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 quadratic equation: Identify the quadratic equation to be solved.The given quadratic equation is q2+9q+18=0. We need to find two numbers that multiply to give 18 and add up to give 9.
Factor equation: Factor the quadratic equation.The two numbers that multiply to 18 and add up to 9 are 3 and 6, since 3×6=18 and 3+6=9.Therefore, we can write the equation as (q+3)(q+6)=0.
Solve using zero product property: Solve for q using the zero product property.If (q+3)(q+6)=0, then either q+3=0 or q+6=0.
Solve first equation: Solve the first equation q+3=0.Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate q.q+3−3=0−3q=−3
Solve second equation: Solve the second equation q+6=0.Subtract 6 from both sides to isolate q.q+6−6=0−6q=−6
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