The radicand in the quadratic formula, b squared minus 4 acb2-4ac , is called the discriminant. how many real number solutions will the quadratic equation have if the discriminant is (a) greater than 0, (b) equal to 0, or (c) less than 0?

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12 April, 20:50

The radicand in the quadratic formula, b squared minus 4 acb2-4ac , is called the discriminant. how many real number solutions will the quadratic equation have if the discriminant is (a) greater than 0, (b) equal to 0, or (c) less than 0?

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Bianca Ray · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(a) 2 distinct values

(b) 2 equal values

(c) No real values.

Karla Edwards · Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

• If b² - 4ac > 0 then 2 real, distinct and irrational solutions

• If b² - 4ac = 0 then 2 real and equal solutions

• If b² - 4ac < 0 there are no real solutions