Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 3 - Quadratic Functions - 3.2 The Vertex of a Parabola - Exercises and Problems for Section 3.2 - Skill Refresher - Page 127: S8

Answer

$$t=-\frac{-2+\sqrt{31}}{3},\:t=\frac{2+\sqrt{31}}{3}$$

Work Step by Step

Using the quadratic formula, we find: $$t=\frac{-4+\sqrt{4^2-4\left(-3\right)9}}{2\left(-3\right)} \\ t=-\frac{-2+\sqrt{31}}{3},\:t=\frac{2+\sqrt{31}}{3}$$
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