Solve using the quadratic formula.5s2+9s+1=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.s=_____ or s=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.5s2+9s+1=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.s=_____ or s=_____
Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients a, b, and c in the quadratic equation5s2+9s+1=0.a=5, b=9, c=1
Write quadratic formula: Write down the quadratic formula: s=2a−b±b2−4ac
Substitute values: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula.s=2⋅5−(9)±(9)2−4⋅5⋅1
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant (b2−4ac).Discriminant = (9)2−4⋅5⋅1=81−20=61
Insert discriminant: Insert the value of the discriminant into the quadratic formula.s=2⋅5−9±61
Simplify expression: Simplify the expression by calculating the two possible values for s.s=10−9+61 or s=10−9−61
Round values: If necessary, round the values of s to the nearest hundredth.s≈10−9+7.81s≈10−1.19s≈−0.12 or s≈10−16.81s≈−1.68
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