Solve using the quadratic formula.3z2−4z−7=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.3z2−4z−7=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.z=_____ or z=_____
Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation3z2−4z−7=0. Here, a=3, b=−4, and c=−7.
Recall quadratic formula: Recall the quadratic formula, which is z=2a−b±b2−4ac.
Simplify equation: Simplify the square root and the equation.z=64±10This gives us two possible solutions for z.
Calculate first solution: Calculate the first solution by adding the square root result.z=(4+10)/6z=14/6z=7/3
Calculate second solution: Calculate the second solution by subtracting the square root result.z=(4−10)/6z=−6/6z=−1
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