SOLUTION: ethan needs to determine the number and type of roots for the equation using the discriminant. his solution is shown.explain what ethan did correctly and what he did incorrectly an

Question 823749: ethan needs to determine the number and type of roots for the equation using the discriminant. his solution is shown.explain what ethan did correctly and what he did incorrectly and then correct mistakes.
1. b^2-4ac=-5^2-4(1)(10)=-25-40=-65
2. since -65<0, there are 2 non real solutions.
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ethan needs to determine the number and type of roots for the equation using the discriminant. his solution is shown.explain what ethan did correctly and what he did incorrectly and then correct mistakes.
1. b^2-4ac=-5^2-4(1)(10)=-25-40=-65
2. since -65<0, there are 2 non real solutions.
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Mistake: b^2 is NOT -5^2 = -25
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Correct: b^2 = (-5)^2 = 25
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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