The qudractic equation is .
Apply subtraction property of equality: If a = b then a c = b
c.
(Subtract 40s from each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
The equation compare to quadratic equation, then a = 4, b = - 40 and c = 100.
Quadratic formula: .
(Substitute x = s, a = 4, b = - 40 and c = 100)
(Evaluate power:
)
(Simplify)
The solution is .