Solve using the quadratic formula.4m2−5m+1=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.m=_____ or m=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.4m2−5m+1=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.m=_____ or m=_____
Quadratic Formula: The quadratic formula is given by m=2a−b±b2−4ac, where a, b, and c are the coefficients of the terms in the quadratic equationax2+bx+c=0. For the equation 4m2−5m+1=0, a=4, b=−5, and c=1.
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 (−5)2−4(4)(1)=25−16=9.
Apply Quadratic Formula: Now, apply the quadratic formula with the values of a, b, and c to find the two possible values for m.m=2×4−(−5)±9m=85±9
Find Solutions: Since the square root of 9 is 3, we can simplify the expression to find the two solutions for m. m=85+3 or m=85−3 m=88 or m=82
Simplify Fractions: Simplify the fractions to get the final solutions for m.m=1 or m=41
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