Solve using the quadratic formula.7d2+d−2=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.7d2+d−2=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 equation7d2+d−2=0. The quadratic equation is in the form ad2+bd+c=0, so by comparing: a=7b=1c=−2
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⋅7−(1)±(1)2−4⋅7⋅(−2)
Simplify discriminant: Simplify the expression under the square root (the discriminant). (1)2−4⋅7⋅(−2)=1+56=57
Continue with formula: Continue simplifying the quadratic formula with the values found.d=14−1±57This gives us two possible solutions for d:d=14−1+57 or d=14−1−57
Calculate decimal values: Calculate the approximate decimal values of d, if necessary, rounding to the nearest hundredth.d≈14(−1+7.55) or d≈14(−1−7.55)d≈146.55 or d≈14−8.55d≈0.47 or d≈−0.61
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