Solve using the quadratic formula.5d2+8d+3=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.d=_____ or d=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.5d2+8d+3=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.d=_____ or d=_____
Identify values: Identify the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation5d2+8d+3=0. The quadratic equation is in the form ad2+bd+c=0, so by comparison: a=5b=8c=3
Substitute values: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula to find d. The quadratic formula is d=2a−b±b2−4ac. So we have: d=2⋅5−(8)±(8)2−4⋅5⋅3
Simplify discriminant: Simplify the expression under the square root (the discriminant). (8)2−4⋅5⋅3=64−60=4
Continue simplifying: Continue simplifying the quadratic formula with the values found.d=10−8±4Since 4=2, we have:d=10−8±2
Find possible values: Find the two possible values for d.First solution:d=(−8+2)/10=−6/10=−3/5Second solution:d=(−8−2)/10=−10/10=−1
Simplify solutions: Simplify the solutions and, if necessary, round to the nearest hundredth.The first solution is already in simplest form as a fraction:d=−53The second solution is an integer:d=−1No rounding is necessary as both solutions are exact.
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