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 374: 86

Answer

$(-5,35)$, $(7,155)$

Work Step by Step

Given $$ \begin{cases} & y=3 x^2+4 x-20 \\ & y=2 x^2+6 x+15 \end{cases}. $$ Set the two equations equal and solve for the values of $x$. $$ \begin{aligned} 3 x^2+4 x-20&=2 x^2+6 x+15 \\ (3-2) x^2+(4-6) x&=15+20 \\ x^2-2 x+y^2&=35 \\ (x-1)^2&=36\\ x-1&= \pm \sqrt{36} \\ x-1&= \pm 6 \\ x=1& \pm 6 \end{aligned} $$ The solutions are: $$ \begin{aligned} x_1 & =1-6 \\ & =-5 \\ x_2 & =1+6 \\ & =7. \end{aligned} $$ Find the corresponding $y$ values using either of the given equations. $$ \begin{aligned} y_1&=3\cdot (-5)^2+4\cdot(-5)-20 = 35\\ y_2&=3\cdot (7)^2+4\cdot(7)-20 = 155. \end{aligned} $$ Plot the two functions in the same window to check the solution(s). The solution is $(-5,35)$ and $(7,155)$.
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