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

Algebra.Com
Question 248645: 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

Answer by checkley77(12844)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = x^2 + 8x + 16
b^2-4ac
8^2-4*1*16
64-64=0 This indicates that there is exactly one real solution.
(x+4)^2 ans.

RELATED QUESTIONS

Evaluate the discriminant b^2-4ac. Then use the answer to state how many real-number... (answered by edjones)
Evaluate the discriminant b^2-4ac. Then use the answer to state how many real-number... (answered by SAT Math Tutor)
Evaluate the discriminant b^2 - 4ac. Then use the answer to state how many real-number... (answered by nerdybill,KnightOwlTutor)
/graphs of quadratic equations/ Please help me evaluate the discriminant b^2-4ac. Then... (answered by Earlsdon)
Hi, I need help with: Evaluate the discriminant b^2 - 4ac. Then use the answer to... (answered by nerdybill)
evaluate the discriminate b^2-4ac, then use the answer to state how many real-number... (answered by Theo)
Evaluate the discriminate b^2-4ac. Then use the answer to state how many real number... (answered by jim_thompson5910)
I'm not sure I understand what they are asking us to do for this problem. Evaluate the... (answered by Alan3354)
Yet more issues, will this homework never end? 1. Find the x-intercepts y = x² +... (answered by Alan3354)