Solve using the quadratic formula.3k2+8k+5=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.k=_____ or k=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.3k2+8k+5=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.k=_____ or k=_____
Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients a, b, and c in the quadratic equation3k2+8k+5=0.a=3, b=8, c=5.
Write quadratic formula: Write down the quadratic formula: k=2a−b±b2−4ac.
Substitute values: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula.k=2(3)−(8)±(8)2−4(3)(5).
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant (b2−4ac). Discriminant = (8)2−4(3)(5)=64−60=4.
Calculate square root: Calculate the square root of the discriminant.4=2.
Substitute back into formula: Substitute the square root of the discriminant back into the quadratic formula.k=6−8±2.
Calculate possible solutions: Calculate the two possible solutions for k.k=(−8+2)/6 or k=(−8−2)/6.k=−6/6 or k=−10/6.
Simplify fractions: Simplify the fractions to get the solutions in simplest form. k=−1 or k=−610.k=−1 or k=−35.
Round decimal solutions: If necessary, round the decimal solutions to the nearest hundredth. k=−1.00 or k=−1.67.
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