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document.write( "Assuming by \"D\" you mean the determinant, b^2-4ac.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If D < 0 the quadratic will have two distinct complex<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Example:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = x^2 + 2x + 4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "D = 2^2 - 4*1*4 = -12<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = [-2 +- sqrt(-12)]/2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = [- + 2isqrt(3)]/2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = -1 + isqrt(3) or x = -1 - isqrt(3)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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