SOLUTION: Without solving the quadratic equation 5x^2 + 8x + 6 = 0, state whether or not this quadratic equation has real roots. Justify your answer.

SOLUTION: Without solving the quadratic equation 5x^2 + 8x + 6 = 0, state whether or not this quadratic equation has real roots. Justify your answer.

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Question 37770: Without solving the quadratic equation 5x^2 + 8x + 6 = 0, state whether or not this quadratic equation has real roots. Justify your answer.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x^2 + 8x + 6 = 0,
The determinant, b^2-4ac = 8^2-4(5)(6) is negative.
Therefore the equation has no Real roots.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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