First, let's identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation:
a = -6
b = -7
c = -1
Now, we can use the quadratic formula to solve for s:
s = (-(-7) ± √((-7)^2 - 4*(-6)*(-1))) / 2*(-6)
s = (7 ± √(49 - 24)) / -12
s = (7 ± √25) / -12
s = (7 ± 5) / -12
Now, we have two possible solutions:
s = (7 + 5) / -12 = 12 / -12 = -1
s = (7 - 5) / -12 = 2 / -12 = -1/6
Therefore, the solutions are:
s = -1 or s = -1/6
Solve using the quadratic formula.
–6s2 − 7s − 1 = 0
Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.
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