Solve for w. w2+6w+5=0Write each solution as an integer, proper fraction, or improper fraction in simplest form. If there are multiple solutions, separate them with commas. w=___
Q. Solve for w. w2+6w+5=0Write each solution as an integer, proper fraction, or improper fraction in simplest form. If there are multiple solutions, separate them with commas. w=___
Identify Equation: Identify the quadratic equation to be solved.We have the quadratic equation w2+6w+5=0.
Factor Equation: Factor the quadratic equation.We need to find two numbers that multiply to 5 (the constant term) and add up to 6 (the coefficient of the linear term w). The numbers 1 and 5 satisfy these conditions because 1×5=5 and 1+5=6.So, we can write the quadratic equation as (w+1)(w+5)=0.
Solve for w: Solve for w using the factored form.Set each factor equal to zero and solve for w.First, w+1=0, which gives us w=−1.Second, w+5=0, which gives us w=−5.
Write Solutions: Write the solutions for w. The solutions for the equation w2+6w+5=0 are w=−1 and w=−5.
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