Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions - 4.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Quadratic Formula - 4.6 Exercises - Page 373: 25

Answer

$\color{blue}{\left\{-\dfrac{\sqrt{70}}{5}, \dfrac{\sqrt{70}}{5}\right\}}$

Work Step by Step

Add $14$ to both sides to obtain: \begin{align*} 5t^2&=14\\ t^2&=\frac{14}{5} \end{align*} Take the square root of both sides to obtain: \begin{align*} \sqrt{t^2}&=\pm\sqrt{\frac{14}{5}}\\\\ t&=\pm\sqrt{\frac{14}{5}}\\\\ t&=\pm\sqrt{\frac{14\cdot 5}{5\cdot 5}}\\\\ t&=\pm\sqrt{\frac{70}{5^2}}\\\\ t&=\pm \frac{\sqrt{70}}{5}\\\\ \end{align*} Therefore, the solution set is $\color{blue}{\left\{-\dfrac{\sqrt{70}}{5}, \dfrac{\sqrt{70}}{5}\right\}}$.
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