Solve using the quadratic formula.2z2+9z+2=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.z=_____ or z=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.2z2+9z+2=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.z=_____ or z=_____
Quadratic Formula: The quadratic formula is given by z=2a−b±b2−4ac, where a, b, and c are the coefficients of the quadratic equationaz2+bz+c=0. In this case, a=2, b=9, and c=2.
Calculate Discriminant: First, calculate the discriminant, which is the part under the square root in the quadratic formula: b2−4ac. For our equation, the discriminant is 92−4(2)(2).
Discriminant Calculation: Perform the calculation: 92−4(2)(2)=81−16=65.
Apply Quadratic Formula: Now, apply the discriminant to the quadratic formula: z=2⋅2−9±65.
Simplify Formula: Simplify the formula by dividing −9 and 65 by 4: z=4−9±465.
Express Solutions: Since 65 cannot be simplified to an integer or a simple fraction, we will leave it as is. However, we can express the solutions as decimals if necessary. The two solutions are z=4−9+65 and z=4−9−65.
Find Decimal Approximations: To find the decimal approximations, calculate each solution: z≈(−9+65)/4≈(−9+8.06)/4≈−0.24 and z≈(−9−65)/4≈(−9−8.06)/4≈−4.26 (rounded to the nearest hundredth).
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