Chapter 9: Q.117 (page 898)

In the following exercises, solve by using the Quadratic Formula: $p^{2} + 7 p + 12 = 0$

Short Answer

Expert verified

The solution of the above equation is $p = - 3$ and $p = - 4$

Step by step solution

Given information

We are given a quadratic equation $p^{2} + 7 p + 12 = 0$

Identify the values of a,b,c

On comparing with standard equation we get $a = 1, b = 7, c = 12$

Write the quadratic formula and substitute the values in it

The quadratic formula can be given as

$p = \frac{- b \pm \sqrt{b^{2} - 4 a c}}{2 a}$

On substituting the values we get

$p = \frac{- 7 \pm \sqrt{49 - 4 (1) (12)}}{2 (1)}$

Simplify

On simplifying the equation we get,

$p = \frac{- 7 \pm \sqrt{49 - 48}}{2} p = \frac{- 7 \pm \sqrt{1}}{2} p = \frac{- 7 \pm 1}{2}$

On further simplifying we get

$p = \frac{- 7 + 1}{2} p = \frac{- 6}{2} p = - 3$ and $p = \frac{- 7 - 1}{2} p = \frac{- 8}{2} p = - 4$

Conclusion

The solution of the quadratic equation is $p = - 3$ and $p = - 4$

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In the following exercises, solve by using the Quadratic Formula: $p^{2} + 7 p + 12 = 0$

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Identify the values of a,b,c

Write the quadratic formula and substitute the values in it

Simplify

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In the following exercises, solve by using the Quadratic Formula:p2+7p+12=0

Short Answer

Step by step solution

Given information

Identify the values of a,b,c

Write the quadratic formula and substitute the values in it

Simplify

Conclusion

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In the following exercises, solve by using the Quadratic Formula: $p^{2} + 7 p + 12 = 0$