Solve using the quadratic formula.6p2−7p−8=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.p=_____ or p=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.6p2−7p−8=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.p=_____ or p=_____
Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients a, b, and c in the quadratic equation6p2−7p−8=0.a=6, b=−7, c=−8
Write quadratic formula: Write down the quadratic formula: p=2a−b±b2−4ac.
Substitute values: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula.p=2⋅6−(−7)±(−7)2−4⋅6⋅(−8)
Simplify expression: Simplify the expression inside the square root: (−7)2−4⋅6⋅(−8)=49+192=241
Insert simplified values: Insert the simplified square root back into the formula and simplify the constants.p=127±241
Calculate possible solutions: Calculate the two possible solutions for p.p=127+241 or p=127−241
Round values: Round the values of p to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.p≈(7+15.52)/12 or p≈(7−15.52)/12p≈22.52/12 or p≈−8.52/12p≈1.88 or p≈−0.71
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