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: 45

Answer

$$m=\frac{-5+\sqrt{3}}{7},\:m=-\frac{5+\sqrt{3}}{7}$$

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: $$m_{1,\:2}=\frac{-70\pm \sqrt{70^2-4\cdot \:49\cdot \:22}}{2\cdot \:49} \\ m=\frac{-5+\sqrt{3}}{7},\:m=-\frac{5+\sqrt{3}}{7}$$
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