Algebra-1

To solve the quadratic equation using the Quadratic Formula, follow these steps:

Step 1: Identify the Coefficients

The equation is in the standard form , where:

a = 3

b = -18

c = -45

 

Step 2: Calculate the Discriminant

The discriminant (D) is calculated using the formula:

 

Substituting in the values:

D = 324 + 540

D = 864

 

Step 3: Apply the Quadratic Formula

Now, we can use the Quadratic Formula:

 

Substituting in the values we found:

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