SOLUTION: Solve for s: 4s^2+31s+42=0

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Question 511621: Solve for s:
4s^2+31s+42=0

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for s:
4s^2+31s+42=0
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Use the Quadratic Formula:
s = [-31 +- sqrt(31^2-4*4*42)]/8
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s = [-31 +- sqrt(289)]/8
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s = [-31+- 17]/8
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s = -6 or s = -7/4
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Note:
The factors would be (s+6)(4s+7)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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