Solve using the quadratic formula.4h2+8h+4=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.h=_____ or h=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.4h2+8h+4=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.h=_____ or h=_____
Identify coefficients: Identify the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation4h2+8h+4=0.The quadratic equation is in the form ah2+bh+c=0, so by comparison:a=4b=8c=4
Substitute into formula: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula to find h. The quadratic formula is h=2a−b±b2−4ac. Substituting the values we get: h=2⋅4−(8)±(8)2−4⋅4⋅4
Simplify discriminant: Simplify the expression under the square root (the discriminant). (8)2−4⋅4⋅4=64−64=0
Find real solution: Since the discriminant is 0, there is only one real solution.h=8−8±0h=8−8±0h=8−8
Simplify final answer: Simplify the fraction to find the value of h.h=8−8h=−1
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