Math Problem Statement
Solution
The equation presented in your screenshot is:
To solve this algebraically:
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Move all terms to one side of the equation: Combine like terms:
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This is a quadratic equation of the form:
Solving using the quadratic formula:
The quadratic formula is given by: where , , and .
Let's plug in these values to calculate the solutions.The solutions to the equation are approximately:
These values represent the x-intercepts where the quadratic equation equals zero.
Now, looking at the graphs in your screenshot, the correct graph should intersect the x-axis at points approximately near and . Based on this, Graph D seems to be the correct choice.
Would you like further details on how the graph looks or how to confirm this visually?
Here are 5 related questions you might consider:
- How do you graph quadratic functions using the vertex and intercepts?
- What is the significance of the discriminant in the quadratic formula?
- How would this equation be solved if the discriminant were negative?
- Can this equation be factored instead of using the quadratic formula?
- How does changing the coefficients in a quadratic equation affect the graph's shape?
Tip: Always check the discriminant first to determine whether the solutions will be real or complex before using the quadratic formula!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Graphing
Systems of Equations
Formulas
Quadratic Formula: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a
Theorems
Zero Product Property
Quadratic Formula Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12