SOLUTION: Determine a value of b that will NOT allow the expression n^2-3n-b to be factored.

SOLUTION: Determine a value of b that will NOT allow the expression n^2-3n-b to be factored.

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Question 1105890: Determine a value of b that will NOT allow the expression n^2-3n-b to be factored.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Discriminant should be negative. Solve that for b.
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