document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=146095>Question 146095</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> How many real roots does nē - 5n - 6 = 0 have? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Check the determinant:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "b^2-4ac = 5^2 - 4*1*-6 = 25+24 = 49<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Since the determinant is positive there are two unequal Real roots.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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