Solve using the quadratic formula.m2+5m+1=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.m=_____ or m=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.m2+5m+1=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.m=_____ or m=_____
Quadratic Formula: The quadratic formula is given by m=2a−b±b2−4ac, where a, b, and c are the coefficients from the quadratic equationam2+bm+c=0. In this case, a=1, b=5, and c=1.
Calculate Discriminant: First, calculate the discriminant, which is the part under the square root in the quadratic formula: b2−4ac. Here, it is 52−4(1)(1)=25−4=21.
Apply Quadratic Formula: Now, apply the quadratic formula with the values of a, b, and c:m=2×1−5±21m=2−5±21
Calculate Real Solutions: Since the discriminant is positive, there will be two real solutions. We need to calculate both:m1=2−5+21m2=2−5−21
Express Solutions as Decimals: The solutions cannot be simplified to integers or proper fractions. We can express them as decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth:m1≈(−5+4.58)/2≈−0.21m2≈(−5−4.58)/2≈−4.79
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