Solve using the quadratic formula.d2+2d+1=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.d2+2d+1=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.d=_____ or d=_____
Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equationd2+2d+1=0. The standard form of a quadratic equation is ax2+bx+c=0. Here, a=1, b=2, and c=1.
Recall quadratic formula: Recall the quadratic formula, which is d=2a−b±b2−4ac. We will use this formula to find the values of d.
Substitute coefficients: Substitute the coefficients a, b, and c into the quadratic formula. This gives us d=(−(2)±(2)2−4(1)(1))/(2(1)).
Simplify equation: Simplify the equation step by step. First, calculate the discriminant b2−4ac: (2)2−4(1)(1)=4−4=0.
Calculate discriminant: Since the discriminant is 0, there is only one real solution. Continue simplifying: d=(−2±0)/2.
Find real solution: The square root of 0 is 0, so the equation simplifies to d=(−2+0)/2 or d=(−2−0)/2, which both yield the same result.
Divide to get result: Divide −2 by 2 to get the solution for d. This gives us d=−1.
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