SOLUTION: Using the discriminant, determine the number and type of solutions for this equation. 9x^2-24x+16=0

Question 873349: Using the discriminant, determine the number and type of solutions for this equation. 9x^2-24x+16=0
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9x^2-24x+16=0

Discriminant = sqrt(24^2 - 4*9*16) = 0
One Real Solution

x = 4/3 0r 4 1/3
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solving the equation using either Completing the Square or general solution will contain an expression, . That is the discriminant.

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Exactly one solution and it is Real.
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