Question
Solve using the quadratic formula.
9t2 + 6t + 1 = 0
Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.
9t2 + 6t + 1 = 0
Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.
Answers
GPT 3.5
Using the quadratic formula, with a = 9, b = 6, and c = 1:
t = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a
t = (-6 ± √(6² - 4*9*1)) / 2*9
t = (-6 ± √(36 - 36)) / 18
t = (-6 ± √0) / 18
t = (-6 ± 0) / 18
t = -6 / 18
t = -1/3
Therefore, the solution to the equation 9t^2 + 6t + 1 = 0 is t = -1/3.
t = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a
t = (-6 ± √(6² - 4*9*1)) / 2*9
t = (-6 ± √(36 - 36)) / 18
t = (-6 ± √0) / 18
t = (-6 ± 0) / 18
t = -6 / 18
t = -1/3
Therefore, the solution to the equation 9t^2 + 6t + 1 = 0 is t = -1/3.