Solve using the quadratic formula.6s2−9s+3=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.6s2−9s+3=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.s=_____ or s=_____
Identify values of a, b, c: Identify the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation6s2−9s+3=0. The quadratic equation is in the form as2+bs+c=0. For our equation, a=6, b=−9, and b0.
Substitute into quadratic formula: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula s=2a−b±b2−4ac. Substitute a=6, b=−9, and c=3 into the formula. s=2⋅6−(−9)±(−9)2−4⋅6⋅3
Calculate discriminant: Simplify the equation by calculating the discriminant b2−4ac.Calculate the discriminant (−9)2−4⋅6⋅3.81−729The discriminant is 3.
Insert discriminant value: Continue simplifying the equation by inserting the discriminant value. s=129±3Now, calculate the two possible solutions for s.s=129+3 or s=129−3
Solve for s: Solve for the two possible values of s.s=1212 or s=126s=1 or s=21
Convert fraction to decimal: If necessary, convert the fraction to a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.The fraction 21 is equivalent to 0.50 when rounded to the nearest hundredth.
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