Solve using the quadratic formula.8y2−9y+2=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.y=_____ or y=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.8y2−9y+2=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.y=_____ or y=_____
Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients a, b, and c in the quadratic equation8y2−9y+2=0.a=8, b=−9, c=2
Write quadratic formula: Write down the quadratic formula: y=2a−b±b2−4ac.
Substitute values: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula.y=2⋅8−(−9)±(−9)2−4⋅8⋅2y=169±81−64
Simplify expression: Simplify the expression under the square root and the fraction.y=169±17
Calculate solutions: Calculate the two possible solutions for y.y=169+17 or y=169−17
Round values: Round the values of y to the nearest hundredth, if required.y≈(9+4.12)/16 or y≈(9−4.12)/16y≈13.12/16 or y≈4.88/16y≈0.82 or y≈0.31
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