Solve using the quadratic formula.4t2+4t+1=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.t=_____ or t=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.4t2+4t+1=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.t=_____ or t=_____
Identify values: Identify the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation4t2+4t+1=0.The quadratic equation is in the form at2+bt+c=0, so by comparison:a=4b=4c=1
Substitute values: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula to find t. The quadratic formula is t=2a−b±b2−4ac. t=2⋅4−(4)±(4)2−4⋅4⋅1
Simplify discriminant: Simplify the expression under the square root (the discriminant). (4)2−4⋅4⋅1=16−16=0
Continue simplifying: Continue simplifying the quadratic formula with the values found.t=8−4±0Since 0=0, the equation simplifies to:t=8−4±0
Solve for t: Solve for the two possible values of t.t=(−4+0)/8 or t=(−4−0)/8Both expressions simplify to the same value since adding or subtracting zero does not change the value.t=−4/8t=−1/2
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