Solve using the quadratic formula.z2+8z+8=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.z=_____ or z=_____
Q. Solve using the quadratic formula.z2+8z+8=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.z=_____ or z=_____
Quadratic Formula: The quadratic formula is given by z=2a−b±b2−4ac, where a, b, and c are the coefficients of the quadratic equationaz2+bz+c=0. In this case, a=1, b=8, and c=8.
Calculate Discriminant: First, calculate the discriminant, which is the part under the square root in the quadratic formula: b2−4ac. Here, it is 82−4(1)(8)=64−32=32.
Apply Quadratic Formula: Now, apply the quadratic formula with the calculated discriminant:z=2×1−8±32z=2−8±16×2z=2−8±42
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression by dividing both terms in the numerator by 2:z=(−4±22)
Find Solutions: We now have two solutions for z:z=−4+22 or z=−4−22These can be approximated as decimals if needed, but the question asks for integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.
Express as Decimals: To express the solutions as decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth, we calculate:z≈−4+2(1.41)≈−4+2.82≈−1.18z≈−4−2(1.41)≈−4−2.82≈−6.82
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