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

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Chapter 3 - Quadratic Functions - Exercises for Skills for Completing the Square - Page 138: 37

Answer

$$s=\frac{-3+\sqrt{13}}{2},\:s=\frac{-3-\sqrt{13}}{2}$$

Work Step by Step

The quadratic formula states: $$x_{1,\:2}=\frac{-b\pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$$ Thus, solving the equation, we find: $$ s_{1,\:2}=\frac{-3\pm \sqrt{3^2-4\cdot \:1\left(-1\right)}}{2\cdot \:1} \\ s=\frac{-3+\sqrt{13}}{2},\:s=\frac{-3-\sqrt{13}}{2}$$
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