Solve using the quadratic formula.6k2+6k+1=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.k=_____ or k=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.6k2+6k+1=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.k=_____ or k=_____
Identify values: Identify the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation6k2+6k+1=0. By comparing the equation with the standard form ax2+bx+c=0, we find: a=6b=6c=1
Substitute into formula: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula to find k. The quadratic formula is k=2a−b±b2−4ac. So we have: k=2⋅6−(6)±(6)2−4⋅6⋅1
Simplify discriminant: Simplify the expression under the square root (the discriminant). (6)2−4⋅6⋅1=36−24=12
Continue simplifying formula: Continue simplifying the quadratic formula with the values we have.k=12−6±12Since 12 can be simplified to 23, we get:k=12−6±23
Divide by common factor: Simplify the expression by dividing all terms by the common factor of 2.k=6−3±3
Identify possible values: Identify the two possible values for k.k=6−3+3 or k=6−3−3
Round to nearest hundredth: If necessary, round the values of k to the nearest hundredth.k≈(6−3+1.73) or k≈(6−3−1.73)k≈6−1.27 or k≈6−4.73k≈−0.21 or k≈−0.79
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