SOLUTION: Evaluate the discriminate b^2-4ac. Then use the answer to state how many real number solutions exist for the rquation
y=x^2+8x+16
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Question 156932: Evaluate the discriminate b^2-4ac. Then use the answer to state how many real number solutions exist for the rquation
y=x^2+8x+16
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
From we can see that , , and
Start with the discriminant formula.
Plug in , , and
Square to get
Multiply to get
Subtract from to get
Since the discriminant is equal to zero, this means that there is one real solution.
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