Solve using the quadratic formula.4t2+4t−3=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−3=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−3=0. The quadratic equation is in the form at2+bt+c=0, so by comparison: a=4b=4c=−3
Substitute in formula: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula to find t. The quadratic formula is t=2a−b±b2−4ac. So we have: t=2⋅4−(4)±(4)2−4⋅4⋅(−3)
Simplify discriminant: Simplify the expression under the square root (the discriminant). (4)2−4⋅4⋅(−3)=16+48=64
Continue simplifying: Continue simplifying the quadratic formula with the calculated discriminant.t=8−4±64t=8−4±8
Find possible values: Find the two possible values for t.t=($−4 + 8) / 8\) or t=($−4 - 8) / 8\)t=$4 / 8\) or t=$−12 / 8\)
Simplify fractions: Simplify the fractions to get the final answers.t=21 or t=−23If we want to express these as decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth:t≈0.50 or t≈−1.50
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