Question

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?

Answer 1

Explanation:

(a) 2 distinct values

(b) 2 equal values

(c) No real values.

Answer 2

see explanation

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