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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y = x^2 + 8x + 16
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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.
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