Solve using the quadratic formula.6d2−4d−4=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.6d2−4d−4=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 equation6d2−4d−4=0. The quadratic equation is in the form ad2+bd+c=0, so by comparison: a=6b=−4c=−4
Substitute into formula: 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⋅6−(−4)±(−4)2−4⋅6⋅(−4)
Simplify terms: Simplify the terms inside the square root and the constants outside the square root. d=124±16+96d=124±112
Simplify square root: Simplify the square root. 112 can be simplified to 16×7, which is 4×7. So we have: d=124±4×7
Divide by common factor: Simplify the expression by dividing all terms by the common factor of 4. d=31±7
Identify possible values: Identify the two possible values for d.d=31+7 or d=31−7
Round to nearest hundredth: Round the values of d to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.d=31+7 or d=31−7d≈31+2.65 or d≈31−2.65d≈33.65 or d≈3−1.65d≈1.22 or d≈−0.55
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