Solve using the quadratic formula.7t2+2t−2=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.t=_____ or t=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.7t2+2t−2=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.t=_____ or t=_____
Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients a, b, and c in the quadratic equation7t2+2t−2=0.a=7, b=2, c=−2
Write quadratic formula: Write down the quadratic formula: t=2a−b±b2−4ac.
Substitute values: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula.t=2(7)−(2)±(2)2−4(7)(−2)
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant (b2−4ac). Discriminant = (2)2−4(7)(−2)=4+56=60
Calculate square root: Calculate the square root of the discriminant. 60≈7.746
Substitute back: Substitute the square root of the discriminant back into the quadratic formula.t=14−(2)±7.746
Calculate solutions: Calculate the two possible solutions for t.t=14−2+7.746 or t=14−2−7.746t=145.746 or t=14−9.746
Simplify and round: Simplify the solutions and, if necessary, round to the nearest hundredth. t≈0.41 or t≈−0.70
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