Solve using the quadratic formula.7u2+8u+2=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.u=_____ or u=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.7u2+8u+2=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.u=_____ or u=_____
Identify values: Identify the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation7u2+8u+2=0. The quadratic equation is in the form au2+bu+c=0, so by comparison: a=7b=8c=2
Substitute in formula: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula to find u. The quadratic formula is u=2a−b±b2−4ac. Substituting the values we get: u=2⋅7−(8)±(8)2−4⋅7⋅2
Simplify discriminant: Simplify the expression under the square root (the discriminant). (8)2−4⋅7⋅2=64−56=8
Continue simplifying: Continue simplifying the quadratic formula with the values we have.u=14−8±8Since 8 can be simplified to 22, we can rewrite the equation as:u=14−8±22
Divide by 2: Simplify the expression by dividing all terms by 2.u=7−4±2
Identify possible values: Identify the two possible values for u.u=7−4+2 or u=7−4−2
Round to nearest hundredth: Round the values of u to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.u≈(−4+1.41)/7 or u≈(−4−1.41)/7u≈−2.59/7 or u≈−5.41/7u≈−0.37 or u≈−0.77
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