SOLUTION: Calculate the discriminant of 9x^2+5x-11=0 This is what I already tried: 5x^2-4(9)(-11) 25-4(9)(-11) 25-396 -371

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Question 249182: Calculate the discriminant of 9x^2+5x-11=0

This is what I already tried:
5x^2-4(9)(-11)
25-4(9)(-11)
25-396
-371

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Calculate the discriminant of 9x^2+5x-11=0
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a = 9
b = 5
c = -11
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Disc = b^2 - 4ac = 25 + 396
Disc = 421
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You subtracted the 396. -4*9*-11 = +396

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