Solve using the quadratic formula.2y2+8y−7=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.y=_____ or y=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.2y2+8y−7=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.y=_____ or y=_____
Identify values: Identify values of a, b, and c from the equation 2y2+8y−7=0; a=2, b=8, c=−7.
Plug into formula: Plug a, b, and c into the quadratic formula y=2a−b±b2−4ac.
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant: b2−4ac=82−4⋅2⋅(−7).
Perform calculation: Perform the calculation: 64+56=120.
Write solutions: Write down the two possible solutions for y: y=2×2−8±120.
Simplify solutions: Simplify the solutions: y=4−8±120.
Calculate decimal values: Calculate the approximate decimal values: y≈(−8+10.95)/4 or y≈(−8−10.95)/4.
Finish calculation: Finish the calculation: y≈42.95 or y≈4−18.95.
Round to nearest hundredth: Round to the nearest hundredth: y≈0.74 or y≈−4.74.
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