SOLUTION: Use the discriminant to determine the number and type of solutions for this equation x^2-3x+5=0

Question 292383: Use the discriminant to determine the number and type of solutions for this equation x^2-3x+5=0
Answer by Deina(147) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We'll use the Quadratic formula of

We're looking for the discriminant which is or, in our particular case:

Now we'll do the math:

9 - 4 * 5 = 9 - 20 = -11

Your lesson should have said something about negative discriminants, so I'll let you continue from here & bob's your uncle!

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