Factor or Use Quadratic Formula: To find the roots of the quadratic function h(x)=2x2+11x+15, we need to solve the equation 2x2+11x+15=0. We can attempt to factor the quadratic, or use the quadratic formula to find the roots.
Quadratic Formula Coefficients: The quadratic formula is given by x=2a−b±b2−4ac, where a, b, and c are the coefficients of the quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0. For our function h(x), a=2, b=11, and c=15.
Calculate Discriminant: First, we calculate the discriminant, which is b2−4ac. For our equation, the discriminant is 112−4(2)(15).
Calculate Discriminant Result: Calculating the discriminant: 112−4(2)(15)=121−120=1.
Use Quadratic Formula: Since the discriminant is positive, we will have two real and distinct roots. Now we can use the quadratic formula to find the roots.
Substitute Values: Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula: x=2×2−11±1.
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression: x=4−11±1.
Find Two Roots: Now, we find the two roots by solving for x with both the positive and negative values of the square root of the discriminant.
Positive Square Root: For the positive square root: x=(−11+1)/4=−10/4=−2.5.
Negative Square Root: For the negative square root: x=(−11−1)/4=−12/4=−3.
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