SOLUTION: the question asks to solve: 5t^2-27t+22=0 could t=1 and t=4.4 ??

Question 561375: the question asks to solve: 5t^2-27t+22=0
could t=1 and t=4.4
??
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Notice that the quadratic is in the form of where , , and

Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for "t":

Start with the quadratic formula

Plug in , , and

Negate to get .

Square to get .

Multiply to get

Subtract from to get

Multiply and to get .

Take the square root of to get .

or Break up the expression.

or Combine like terms.

or Simplify.

So the solutions are or

Note: 22/5 = 4.4

So you have the correct answers.
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