Solve using the quadratic formula.r2+4r+4=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.r=_____ or r=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.r2+4r+4=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.r=_____ or r=_____
Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equationr2+4r+4=0. In the standard form of a quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0, the coefficients are a=1, b=4, and c=4.
Recall quadratic formula: Recall the quadratic formula: r=2a−b±b2−4ac. We will use this formula to find the values of r.
Substitute coefficients: Substitute the coefficients a, b, and c into the quadratic formula.r=2(1)−(4)±(4)2−4(1)(4)
Simplify discriminant: Simplify the expression under the square root (the discriminant). (4)2−4(1)(4)=16−16=0
One real solution: Since the discriminant is 0, there is only one real solution (a repeated root).r=2−4±(0)
Simplify further: Simplify the expression further.r=2−4±0r=2−4r=−2
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