What are the solutions of 8x2 = 6 + 22x?
Solution:
It is given that
8x2 = 6 + 22x
We can write it as
8x2 - 22x - 6 = 0
The formula to find the solution of a quadratic equation is
x = [-b ± √b2 - 4ac] / 2a
We know that
a = 8
b = -22
c = -6
Substituting these values
x = [-(-22) ± √(-22)2 - 4 × 8 × -6] / (2 × 8)
By further calculation
x = [22 ± √484 + 192] / 16
x = [22 ± √676] / 16
So we get
x = [22 ± 26] / 16
Here
x = (22 + 26) / 16 = 3
x = (22 - 26) / 16 = -1/4.
Therefore, the solutions are x = 3 or -1/4.
What are the solutions of 8x2 = 6 + 22x?
Summary:
The solutions of 8x2 = 6 + 22x are x = 3 or -1/4. We have quadratic formula to determine the required values.
Math worksheets and
visual curriculum
visual curriculum