Answer: The proportion that will qualify is 0.0314 or 3.14%.
First, we need to find the z-score of a time of 128 seconds. To do this, we find the difference of the mean and score and divide by the standard deviation.
(128 - 141) / 7 = -1.86
Now, use a standard normal distribution table to determine the percent below a z-score of -1.86. That value is 0.0314 or 3.14%.
Any two numbers, normally degrees, such as 10° and 170°, that add up to equal 180°
50% is the probability of one landing on tails
The value of b^2-4ac is known as the discriminant of a quadratic function, and can tell you how many roots exist of this function depending on what it is equal to.
Start by moving the -1 to the other side, as we need this function to equal zero.
2x^2 + 3x + 1 = 0
This is now the standard form ax^2 + bx + c = 0. Plug each value that corresponds into the discriminant equation.
b^2-4ac
(3)^2 - 4(2)(1)
9 - 8
1
The value of the discriminant is 1, meaning that two real roots exist for the function described.
