SOLUTION: Evaluate the discriminant b^2-4ac. Then use the answer to state how many real-number solutions exist for the equation. y=x^2+8x+16

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: Evaluate the discriminant b^2-4ac. Then use the answer to state how many real-number solutions exist for the equation. y=x^2+8x+16
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Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a=1, b=8, c=16
b^2-4ac=64-4*1*16
=64-64=0
There is only one real number solution.
If the discriminent was negative there would be none and if it was positive there would be two.
x^2+8x+16=0
(x+4)(x+4)=0
x=-4
Ed

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