Ask Question
11 July, 22:00

Use the discriminant to determine the nature of the roots of the following equation.

y2 - 5y - 3 = 0

Double root

real and rational root

real and irrational root

non-real root

+3
Answers (1)
  1. 12 July, 00:57
    0
    Y^2-5y-3=0

    In this equation, a=1, b=-5, c=-3

    So discriminant d = b^2-4ac

    d = (-5) ^2-4 (1) (-3)

    d=25+12

    d=37

    Since d>0 then there exists two different real roots
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question ✅ “Use the discriminant to determine the nature of the roots of the following equation. y2 - 5y - 3 = 0 Double root real and rational root ...” in 📘 Mathematics if you're in doubt about the correctness of the answers or there's no answer, then try to use the smart search and find answers to the similar questions.
Search for Other Answers