Use the Quadratic Formula and a Calculator to Approximate the Solution

question 175

Multiple Choice

Use the quadratic formula and a calculator to approximate the solution to the nearest tenth.
- $3 x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 2 = 0$

• A) \(0.5 , - 1.2\)
• B) \(1.2 , - 0.5\)
• C) \(1.1 , - 2.4\)
• D) \(4.3 , - 5\)

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Definitions:

Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and connects to dendrites and the axon, responsible for the cell's metabolic activities.

Peripheral Nervous System

The portion of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that originate in the brain or spinal cord and project their axons to muscle fibers, facilitating voluntary and involuntary movements.

Reticular Formation

A nerve network in the brainstem that plays an important role in controlling arousal.