Solve using the quadratic formula.9y2−3y−7=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.9y2−3y−7=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.y=_____ or y=_____
Identify values: Identify the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation9y2−3y−7=0. The quadratic equation is in the form ay2+by+c=0. Comparing this with our equation, we get: a=9b=−3c=−7
Substitute into formula: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula y=2a−b±b2−4ac. Substitute a=9, b=−3, and c=−7 into the formula. y=2⋅9−(−3)±(−3)2−4⋅9⋅(−7)y=183±9+252
Simplify and calculate: Simplify the expression under the square root and calculate the discriminant. 9+252 = 261
Continue with formula: Continue with the quadratic formula using the simplified discriminant.y=183±261Now we have two possible solutions for y:y=183+261 or y=183−261
Calculate numerical values: Calculate the numerical values of y and round to the nearest hundredth if necessary.First solution:y=183+261y≈183+16.16y≈1819.16y≈1.06Second solution:y=183−261y≈183−16.16y≈18−13.16y≈−0.73
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