Solve using the quadratic formula.5n2+9n+4=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.n=_____ or n=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.5n2+9n+4=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.n=_____ or n=_____
Quadratic Formula: The quadratic formula is given by n=2a−b±b2−4ac, where a, b, and c are the coefficients of the quadratic equationax2+bx+c=0. In this case, a=5, b=9, and c=4.
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 92−4(5)(4).
Discriminant Calculation: Perform the calculation: 92−4(5)(4)=81−80=1.
Apply Quadratic Formula: Since the discriminant is positive, there will be two real solutions. Now, apply the quadratic formula with the calculated discriminant.n=2×5−9±1
Simplify Equation: Simplify the square root of the discriminant and the equation: n=10−9±1.
Find Solutions: Find the two solutions by performing the addition and subtraction:First solution: n=(−9+1)/10=−8/10=−4/5Second solution: n=(−9−1)/10=−10/10=−1
Simplify Fractions: Simplify the fractions to their simplest form if necessary. The first solution is already in simplest form, and the second solution is an integer.
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