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 375: 97

Answer

$(-\sqrt{2},3-2\sqrt 2)$ and $(\sqrt{2},3+2\sqrt 2)$

Work Step by Step

Given $$ \begin{cases} & y=6 x^2+2 x-9 \\ & y=9 x^2+2 x-15. \end{cases} $$ Set the two equations equal and solve for the values of $x$. $$ \begin{aligned} & 6 x^2+2 x-9=9 x^2+2 x-15 \\ & 6 x^2-9 x^2+2 x-2 x=9-15 \\ & -3 x^2=-6 \\ & x^2=2 \\ & x= \pm \sqrt{2} \end{aligned} $$ $$ \begin{aligned} x&=-\sqrt{2}\\ x&=\sqrt{2}. \end{aligned} $$ Find the corresponding $y$ values using either of the given equations. $$ \begin{aligned} y&= 6(-\sqrt{2} )^2+2\cdot( -\sqrt{2}) -9\\ & = 3-2\sqrt 2\\ &\approx 0.17\\ y&= 6(\sqrt{2} )^2+2\cdot( \sqrt{2}) -9\\ & = 3+2\sqrt 2\\ &\approx 5.83. \end{aligned} $$ Plot the two functions in the same window to check the solution(s). The solution is $(-\sqrt{2},3-2\sqrt 2)$ and $(\sqrt{2},3+2\sqrt 2)$.
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