Solve using the quadratic formula.5j2+8j−7=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.j=_____ or j=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.5j2+8j−7=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.j=_____ or j=_____
Identify coefficients: Identify the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation5j2+8j−7=0.By comparing 5j2+8j−7=0 with the standard form ax2+bx+c=0, we find:a=5b=8c=−7
Substitute into formula: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula j=2a−b±b2−4ac. Substitute a=5, b=8, and c=−7 into the quadratic formula. j=2⋅5−(8)±(8)2−4⋅5⋅(−7)
Calculate discriminant: Simplify the expression under the square root and calculate the discriminant. (8)2−4⋅5⋅(−7) = 64+140 = 204
Simplify formula: Simplify the quadratic formula with the calculated discriminant.j=2⋅5−8±204j=10−8±204
Calculate solutions: Calculate the two possible solutions for j.First solution:j=10−8+204Second solution:j=10−8−204
Round to nearest hundredth: Round the values of j to the nearest hundredth, if required.First solution:j≈(−8+14.28)/10j≈6.28/10j≈0.63Second solution:j≈(−8−14.28)/10j≈−22.28/10j≈−2.23
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